Definitions

white-collar

[hwahyt-kol-er, wahyt-] / ˈʰwaɪtˈkɒl ər, ˈwaɪt- /

ADJECTIVE

non-manual

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clerical salaried

WEAK

executive office professional

NOUN

office worker

Synonyms

STRONG

administrator clerk employee executive jobholder manager supervisor worker

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The counting house trained the next generation of merchants, creating a distinct white-collar class.

From The Wall Street Journal

The former white-collar fighter - with no amateur pedigree - has stopped 19 opponents in 20 wins, with the sole blemish a thrilling draw with Clarke in March 2024.

From BBC

Clune Construction, a Chicago-based general contractor, said it is trying to ensure workers have access to the same creature comforts as white-collar workers, including heated and air-conditioned break tents and perks like periodic free lunches.

From The Wall Street Journal

So do industrial states such as Ohio, Michigan and Tennessee, where many white-collar administrative and coordination roles in factories and supply chains are also at risk.

From MarketWatch

Some workers are migrating to skilled trades, white-collar employees are under pressure to level up their AI skills and parents are trying to figure out how to guide their college-age kids.

From The Wall Street Journal