employee
noun
em·ploy·ee
im-ˌplȯ(i)-ˈē 
(ˌ)em-;
im-ˈplȯ(i)-ˌē
em-
variants
or less commonly employe
: one employed by another usually for wages or salary and in a position below the executive level
Examples of employee in a Sentence
A good boss listens to his employees.
The company has more than 2,000 employees worldwide.
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In an effort combat the algae in the Reflecting Pool, employees of the National Park Service were seen pouring in gallons of hydrogen peroxide, a chemical commonly used in pool maintenance.
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Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Families visiting downtown, workers commuting home, residents of every background, restaurant employees finishing late shifts, ride-share drivers and visitors all have a legitimate interest in being able to safely access Chicago’s lakefront and downtown areas.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Police are using the incident as a reminder to be aware of skimming devices and to report anything suspicious to an employee or police at the department’s non-emergency number at 203-576-7671.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
The exit gates were not open as the fire broke out, and some employees were forced to leave behind their vehicles in the parking lot.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 19 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Families visiting downtown, workers commuting home, residents of every background, restaurant employees finishing late shifts, ride-share drivers and visitors all have a legitimate interest in being able to safely access Chicago’s lakefront and downtown areas.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Police are using the incident as a reminder to be aware of skimming devices and to report anything suspicious to an employee or police at the department’s non-emergency number at 203-576-7671.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
The exit gates were not open as the fire broke out, and some employees were forced to leave behind their vehicles in the parking lot.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 19 June 2026
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“Employee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/employee. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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employee
noun
em·ploy·ee
im-ˌplȯi-ˈē
(ˌ)em-
(ˌ)em-
im-ˈplȯi-ˌē,
em-
: one who works for another for wages or a salary
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