workforce
noun
work·force
ˈwərk-ˌfȯrs 
1
: the workers engaged in a specific activity or enterprise
the factory's workforce
2
: the number of workers potentially assignable for any purpose
the nation's workforce
Examples of workforce in a Sentence
We have a workforce of 2,400 people.
the office's entire workforce is devoted to a single project right now
Recent Examples on the Web
Classes at the downtown campus will be primarily focused on research, workforce development and community engagement, McCusition said.
—
Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
The Valley Economic Alliance advances its mission through the development of economics, education, workforce and the community by fostering collaboration and turning ideas into impactful action.
—Marianne Love, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Nearly one in six working parents leaves the workforce, and many small businesses report that child care troubles hurt their operations and staffing.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Maryland must invest in a workforce that is skilled in infrastructure and water technology and trained in climate resilience, digital systems and advanced treatment.
—Laura Runkle, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for workforce
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Workforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workforce. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
Kids Definition
workforce
noun
work·force
ˈwərk-ˌfō(ə)rs
-ˌfȯ(ə)rs
: the workers of a specific activity or business
the factory's workforce
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
