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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

workhorse

/ˈwɜːrkhaʊs/ noun · British & US
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What does workhorse mean?

noun

A person or thing that is reliable and efficient, especially in a particular activity or job. A horse that is used for heavy work.

Example

"The company's new software is the workhorse of their operations, handling millions of transactions every day."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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