workaholic

[ wurk-uh-haw-lik, -hol-ik ]

noun

1. a person who works compulsively at the expense of other pursuits.

workaholic

/ ˌwɜːkəˈhɒlɪk /

noun

1. 1. a person obsessively addicted to work
   2. ( as modifier )

      workaholic behaviour

Other Words From

• worka·holism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of workaholic¹

First recorded in 1965–70; work + -aholic

Word History and Origins

Origin of workaholic¹

C20: from work + -holic , coined in 1971 by Wayne Oates, US author

Example Sentences

Family and friends describe her as highly dedicated to her job, if not borderline workaholic.

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“There was great reception,” Drew jokes, adding that perhaps he and his girlfriend, a fellow workaholic, enable each other.

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There were, though, other loves that belied the appearance of a desiccated, workaholic spinster.

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Keynote: The workaholic takes the office on the go, and Keynote on the iPad is perfect for polishing that work presentation.

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The workaholic with the love of white suits and the slogan, "Let's Keep Moving!"

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