employer
/ɪmˈplɔɪə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: employers
Meaning · English
A person, firm or other entity which pays for or hires the services of another person.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
người, công ty hoặc thực thể khác trả tiền hoặc thuê dịch vụ của người khác
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Noun
Examples
The skipper Mr. Cooke had hired at Far Harbor was a God-fearing man with a luke warm interest in his new billet and employer, and had only been prevailed upon to take charge of the yacht after the offer of an emolument equal to half a year's sea pay of an ensign in the navy.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “employer” mean?
A person, firm or other entity which pays for or hires the services of another person.
Is “employer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.