workload

noun

work·​load ˈwərk-ˌlōd 

1

: the amount of work or of working time expected or assigned

students with a heavy workload

2

: the amount of work performed or capable of being performed (as by a mechanical device) usually within a specific period

Examples of workload in a Sentence

Students complained about the heavy workload.

Recent Examples on the Web

The company also said that, depending on the application, a single AIR unit could handle workloads equivalent to as many as three workers per shift. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026

His workload will increase today, coach DeMeco Ryans said earlier this week. — Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 8 Nov. 2026

Along with most teams at this juncture in the season, the Chargers have been managing the workload of some players who have been dealing with different ailments. — Gabriel Duarte, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026

Swift had 27 carries in Seattle to Roschon Johnson’s five, and Swift ran 22 times against the Patriots, so coaches are mindful of his workload. — Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for workload

• abode
• anode
• barcode
• bestowed
• boatload
• borrowed
• carload
• caseload
• cathode
• commode
• corrode
• crossroad

Kids Definition

workload

noun

work·​load ˈwərk-ˌlōd 

1

: the amount of work or of working time expected or assigned

students with a heavy workload

2

: the amount of work performed or capable of being performed usually within a specific period

a machine's workload