1
: the manner of functioning or operating : operation
—usually used in plural
the inner workings of the government
2
: an excavation or group of excavations made in mining, quarrying, or tunneling
—usually used in plural
1
: engaged in work especially for wages or a salary
a working journalist
a working mother
2
: adequate to permit work to be done
a working majority
3
: assumed or adopted to permit or facilitate further work or activity
a working draft
4
: spent at work
working life
5
: being in use or operation
a working farm
Examples of working in a Sentence
Noun
an article about the byzantine workings of the auction business for high-end art
Adjective
There is a good working relationship between the departments.
the working parts of the machine
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
To also prepare for motherhood as a working actress who is dedicated to her craft, Smith enlisted the help and advice of her friends who are also in the entertainment business and who are working mothers.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 11 May 2025
Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
In February, Deadline reported a spinoff of Nickelodeon's Victorious starring Daniella Monet, who's set to reprise her role as Trina Vega, is in development under the working title Hollywood Arts.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
However, like other household appliances, air conditioners need to be cleaned and serviced regularly to keep them in good working order.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
To also prepare for motherhood as a working actress who is dedicated to her craft, Smith enlisted the help and advice of her friends who are also in the entertainment business and who are working mothers.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 11 May 2025
Adjective
The former Top Chef host and producer will front a new food series at CBS with the working title of America’s Culinary Cup.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
In February, Deadline reported a spinoff of Nickelodeon's Victorious starring Daniella Monet, who's set to reprise her role as Trina Vega, is in development under the working title Hollywood Arts.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Working.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/working. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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working
2 of 2 adjective1
a
: doing work especially for a living
working people
b
: being in an operating state
a working model
2
: good enough to allow work to be done
a working majority
a working arrangement
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