Meaning of the word workhorse in English

What does workhorse mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

workhorse

US /ˈwɝːk.hɔːrs/
UK /ˈwɜːk.hɔːs/

Noun

a person who does a lot of work, especially of a type that is necessary but not interesting:

Example:
a willing/reliable workhorse