Peon

Pronunciation: /ˈpiːɒn/

Definitions of peon

noun a person who does menial work; a laborer or unskilled worker

Example Sentences

A1 The peon cleaned the office every morning.

A2 The peon delivered the mail to each department.

B1 The peon was responsible for organizing files and documents.

B2 The peon assisted the manager in preparing reports for the meeting.

C1 The peon's dedication to his work earned him a promotion.

C2 The peon's efficiency and reliability made him a valuable asset to the company.

Examples of peon in a Sentence

formal The peon was tasked with running errands for the senior executives.

informal I heard the peon complaining about having to make coffee for everyone.

slang The peon is always doing the grunt work around here.

figurative In the game of chess, the peon is the weakest piece on the board.

Grammatical Forms of peon

• plural: peons
• comparative: more peon
• superlative: most peon
• present tense: peon
• future tense: will peon
• perfect tense: have peoned
• continuous tense: is peoning
• singular: peon
• positive degree: peony
• infinitive: to peon
• gerund: peoning
• participle: peoned

Origin and Evolution of peon

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Spanish and Portuguese

Story behind the word: The word 'peon' originated from the Spanish and Portuguese word 'peon' meaning a laborer or unskilled worker.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'peon' has evolved to also refer to someone who is treated as a menial servant or a person of low social status.