B1nounworksociety
US/ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/
UK/ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/
the situation of having a paid job, or the number of people who have jobs
In context
After graduating, she found employment with an international bank in Singapore.
The new factory will create employment for more than two thousand local people.
Employment in the tourism industry fell sharply during the pandemic.
Words that go with employment
adjective + noun
- full-time employmentOnly half of the graduates are in full-time employment.
verb + noun
- find employmentMany migrants find employment in construction.
noun + noun
- employment opportunitiesThe region needs more employment opportunities for young people.
- employment rateThe employment rate for women has risen steadily.
- employment contractYour employment contract should state your working hours.
noun + preposition
- terms of employmentRead the terms of employment carefully before you sign.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She got a good employment at a bank.Correct: She got a good job at a bank.