Definition

A person who is employed to work on a farm, usually doing tasks related to planting, harvesting, and caring for crops or animals.

Example

The farmworker spent all day picking apples in the orchard.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new farmworker who joined us last week?

Yeah, I met him yesterday; he seems really nice.

I think having a farmworker this season will help us a lot.

Definitely! More hands make lighter work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Farmworker → It is formed from "farm" (from Old English *feorm*, meaning a dwelling or estate) and "worker" (from Old English *weorc*, meaning a person who works). The word "farmworker" refers to a person who works on a farm or agricultural estate.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who works on a "farm" (a place where crops are grown) — and the "-worker" just means a person who does work. A farmworker is someone who works on a farm.

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