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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There’s a difference between being a workaholic and being a person who isn’t prepared to be an equal partner in a relationship. R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024 After all, what else is there to say about a 92-year-old workaholic who claims that his inspiration comes to him from the sky? David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024 The liquid inside crystallizes with changes in air pressure, presenting a mesmerizing distraction for the workaholic on your list. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2024 Pacino, by his own admission, is an obsessive workaholic, a habit that hasn’t done him many favors away from the screen and stage. Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024 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

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Cite this Entry

“Workaholic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workaholic. Accessed 17 Nov. 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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