Word info Synonyms

9 to 5

Noun

Meaning

A day job, especially at a large company, emphasizing banality.

The workday itself (the period of the day between 9 am and 5 pm).

One who works in a job from 9 am to 5 pm.

9-to-5 (plural 9-to-5s)

Alternative spelling of 9 to 5

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

9-to-5

Synonyms

Examples

Film In her first feature film, Parton portrayed a secretary in a leading role with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in the comedy film 9 to 5 (1980). Source: Internet

In late June 2007, 9 to 5: the Musical was read for industry presentations. Source: Internet

She works with Syrian refugees, which isn’t a job you can suddenly drop, and I had just been offered a 9-to-5 job, after 21 years of being freelance. Source: Internet

I’m on a consistent sleep schedule because of my 9 to 5 job, I don’t drink two liters of vodka a week (or any vodka, for that matter), and I no longer breff up my food. Source: Internet

All that's left is a sim that lets people experience the drudgery of working a 9-to-5. Source: Internet

I don't like risking life and limb for my 9-to-5, but using my leg muscles is the jolt of energy I need in the morning. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms