workaholic

noun

work·​a·​hol·​ic ˌwər-kə-ˈhȯ-lik How to pronounce workaholic (audio)
-ˈhä-
: a compulsive worker
workaholic adjective
workaholism noun

Examples of workaholic in a Sentence

My brother is a real workaholic who almost never takes time off.
Recent Examples on the Web Her father, a brilliant musical polymath and beloved guitar hero, was a workaholic and thus a fleeting presence. Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024 Invariably, there’s the 24-7, workaholic who chooses to take their office conference call on speakerphone. Steve Cambria, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2024 In fact, for some workaholics, a mediocre performance review could be considered a best-case scenario. Chris Woolston, Washington Post, 21 July 2024 My grandmother was a very smart investor and workaholic. R29 Team, refinery29.com, 1 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for workaholic 

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Word History

Etymology

work + -aholic

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of workaholic was in 1947

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Cite this Entry

“Workaholic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workaholic. Accessed 16 Sep. 2024.

Medical Definition

workaholic

noun
work·​a·​hol·​ic ˌwər-kə-ˈhȯl-ik, -ˈhäl- How to pronounce workaholic (audio)
: a compulsive worker
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