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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

furloughs

/ˈfɜːrləʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does furloughs mean?

noun

A period of leave from work, especially one granted to an employee as a benefit or as a result of a reduction in work.

Example

"The company offered its employees a furlough to help them cope with the economic downturn."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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