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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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 4 Jul. 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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