noun
employer
A person or organization that pays people to work.
Her employer pays for health insurance and offers paid vacation.
Etymology
Employ originally covered putting something to use and came to include engaging workers. The agent ending identifies the person or organization that does the hiring.
More examples
- The hospital is the largest employer in town.
- Many employers offer flexible work schedules.
- The application asks for my previous employer's name.
Forms
Similar words
- boss
- A boss directs workers but may not employ them.