1. a person who does a job, especially one involving physical or manual labor
2. a person who works hard or puts in a lot of effort
3. a female bee, ant, or other social insect that does the work of the colony but cannot reproduce
Usage: biology

Examples

• The factory hired fifty new workers last month.
• She’s a dedicated worker who always stays late to finish projects.
• Construction workers began building the new bridge at dawn.
• The office workers gathered in the break room for lunch.
• He’s known as a hard worker who never complains about overtime.
• Worker bees collect nectar and pollen for the hive.
• The company provides health insurance for all its workers.