worker ant

ˈwɜːkər ænt

Definition

Definition of worker ant - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

entomology

TECH.

ant responsible for foraging and nest maintenance

TECH.

A worker ant carried a leaf back to the nest.
The worker ant tirelessly searched for food.
Each worker ant has a specific role in the colony.

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Images of worker ant

ant responsible for foraging and nest maintenance

Expressions with worker

miracle worker

someone achieving success in difficult tasks

She is a miracle worker for turning the failing project around.

worker at the coalface

person doing the main work in a job

She is a worker at the coalface in the tech industry.

aid worker

person helping others in need, often abroad

The aid worker traveled to assist in the refugee camp.

building worker

person working on a construction site

The building worker started early to finish the project.

care worker

person helping people with special needs

The care worker assisted the elderly man with his meals.

construction worker

person working on a construction site

The construction worker wore a hard hat for safety.

Expressions with ant

ant farm

glass-sided box for observing ants

The classroom had an ant farm for biology lessons.

red ant

small reddish insect that can bite

I got bitten by a red ant in the garden.

ant bear

large anteater with long tongue in South America

The ant bear uses its claws to break ant hills.

ant-heap

busy place with many people

The market was like an ant-heap on weekends.

army ant

type of ant known for aggressive behavior and mass movement

The army ant colony quickly overran the abandoned picnic area..

bull ant

large and aggressive species of ant native to Australia

The bull ant is known for its painful sting and aggressive behavior..

driver ant

large aggressive ant species found in Africa

Driver ants can form colonies of millions, overwhelming larger animals..

ant. & barb.

abbr.

sharp point used for cutting or decoration

The ant. & barb. on the arrow made it deadly..

pharaoh ant

small yellow-brown ant known for invading buildings worldwide

The pharaoh ant infested the kitchen and was hard to remove.

slave ant

ant captured and used by another species

The slave ant worked tirelessly in the foreign colony.

Terms with worker ant included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

minim

zoology

small worker ant in a leaf-cutter colony

View all translations of worker ant

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:fourmi ouvrière, ...
German:Arbeiterameise, ...
Italian:formica operaia, ...
Spanish:hormiga trabajadora, ...
Portuguese:formiga operária, ...
Chinese:工蚁, ...
Japanese:働きアリ, ...
Arabic:نَمْلَة عامِلَة, ...
Hebrew:נְמַלַּת פּוֹעֲלִים, ...
Russian:рабочий муравей, ...
Ukrainian:робоча мураха, ...
Hindi:श्रमिक चींटी, ...
Bengali:কর্মী পিঁপড়া, ...
Catalan:formiga obrera, ...
Czech:dělnice, ...
Danish:arbejdsmyre, ...
Dutch:foragerende mier, ...
Greek:εργάτης μυρμήγκι, ...
Hungarian:dolgozóhangya, ...
Khmer:ស្រមោចកម្មករ, ...
Korean:탐색 개미, ...
Persian:مورچه جستجوگر, ...
Polish:mrówka zbieraczka, ...
Portuguese (BR):formiga operária, ...
Romanian:furnică culegătoare, ...
Swedish:arbetsmyra, ...
Thai:มดงาน, ...
Turkish:işçi karınca, ...
Vietnamese:kiến thợ, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.