Workingman

Pronunciation: /ˈwərkɪŋˌmæn/

Definitions of workingman

noun A man who earns a wage or salary by performing manual labor

Example Sentences

A1 The workingman fixed the broken machine.

A2 The workingman earns a living by doing manual labor.

B1 The workingman is part of a union that fights for better working conditions.

B2 The workingman's job requires physical strength and stamina.

C1 The workingman has dedicated his life to his trade and is highly skilled.

C2 The workingman's expertise in his field is widely recognized by his peers.

Examples of workingman in a Sentence

formal The workingman diligently completed his tasks at the construction site.

informal The workingman was putting in overtime to finish the project on time.

slang The workingman was hustling hard to make ends meet.

figurative The workingman was the backbone of the operation, keeping everything running smoothly.

Grammatical Forms of workingman

• past tense: worked
• plural: workingmen
• comparative: more hardworking
• superlative: most hardworking
• present tense: works
• future tense: will work
• perfect tense: has worked
• continuous tense: is working
• singular: workingman
• positive degree: hardworking
• infinitive: to work
• gerund: working
• participle: working

Origin and Evolution of workingman

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'workingman' originated in the English language to refer to a man who works for wages or as a laborer.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'workingman' has evolved to be more inclusive of all genders and is often used interchangeably with 'worker' or 'employee'.