O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

workhorses

/ˈwɜːrkhaʊsɪz/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does workhorses mean?

noun

Horses that are used for hard work, especially over a long period of time. A person or thing that is reliable and efficient, often in a dull or unglamorous way.

Example

"The company's workhorses were the old trucks that had been in service for years."

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

Synonyms for workhorses

Antonyms of workhorses

Rhymes with workhorses

Etymologically related