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.
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Known for being flashy and a workaholic, he was rewarded handsomely for his efforts, earning multimillion yearly bonuses on top of eight-figure contracts. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026 Of funny, idealistic, scary-smart workaholics — coming up on three generations of them — who want to make things better by making things better. Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026 Not all workaholics are created equal. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 Rick did say that workaholics would be spared. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for workaholic

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

Cite this Entry

“Workaholic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workaholic. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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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