Occupations: English Vocabulary List

someone whose job is to cut men’s hair or shave or trim their facial hair

"The barber cut his hair."

"The old barber has been cutting hair in the same shop for forty years and knows almost every customer by name and their preferred hairstyle."

someone who cuts up and sells meat as a job

"The butcher sliced meat."

"The butcher recommended a dry aged steak for the special occasion explaining that the aging process intensifies flavor and improves tenderness significantly."

someone who builds or repairs houses and buildings, often as a job

"The builder repaired the wall."

"The builder used sustainable materials like bamboo flooring and recycled insulation to construct an environmentally friendly house that consumes very little energy."

someone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations

"The firefighter arrived quickly."

"The firefighter entered the burning building without hesitation to rescue a trapped child an act of bravery that earned him a medal from the mayor."

someone who delivers letters, packages, etc. to people

"The mailman delivered letters."

"The mailman knows everyone on his route and often stops to chat with elderly residents who rarely have other visitors during the day."

a person whose job is to take care of plants in a garden

"The gardener plants flowers every spring."

"The gardener recommended planting native species because they require less water and provide better habitat for local birds and beneficial insects."

a person whose job is making clothes, especially for men

"The tailor made a suit."

"The tailor altered the suit to fit perfectly taking in the waist and shortening the sleeves so the client looked sharp for his job interview."

a person who is a member of a ship's crew

"The sailor climbed aboard."

"The old sailor told stories about crossing the Atlantic during a hurricane describing waves as tall as buildings and winds that ripped sails apart."

someone whose hobby or job is taking photographs

"The photographer took pictures."

"The photographer waited for hours in the freezing cold to capture the perfect image of a bald eagle catching fish from the river."

someone whose job is to take care of a child or children while their parents are away

"The babysitter arrived early."

"The babysitter looked after the children while we were out."

someone who is employed to protect a famous or important person

"The bodyguard stayed close."

"The celebrity bodyguard remained vigilant scanning the crowd for any suspicious behavior while his client signed autographs for excited fans near the stage."

someone who is trained to travel and work in space

"She wants to be an astronaut."

"The astronaut spent six months living and conducting scientific experiments aboard the International Space Station in orbit."

a person who gathers and reports news or does interviews for a newspaper, TV, radio station, etc.

"The reporter asked questions."

"The reporter investigated the corruption scandal for six months interviewing dozens of witnesses before publishing her explosive story in the newspaper."

a person who does the housework as a job

"The servant cleaned the room."

"In previous centuries servants often lived in their employers homes and worked six days a week with very few legal protections or rights."

a married woman who does the housework such as cooking, cleaning, etc. and takes care of the children, and does not work outside the house

"She worked as a housewife for twenty years."

"The housewife spent her morning cleaning the house and preparing a delicious meal for her family."

a person who works independently without having a long-term contract with companies

"She works as a freelancer."

"As a freelancer she enjoys setting her own schedule but misses having paid vacation days."

someone whose job is to give advice professionally on a particular subject

"She is my adviser."

"The adviser explained the problem clearly and offered practical guidance that was easy to follow."

someone whose job is to change written or spoken words from one language to another

"The translator was busy."

"The translator made the document easy to understand by choosing words that fit the original meaning very closely."

a man who participates in a sport professionally

"He is a sportsman."

"The sportsman trained every morning and stayed disciplined throughout the season."

someone whose job is selling or buying shares, goods, or currencies

"He is a trader."

"The currency trader made a substantial profit by accurately predicting the fluctuations in the foreign exchange market."

an expert who is employed to check or work with technical equipment or machines

"The technician fixed the printer."

"A skilled technician was called to repair the complex medical equipment in the operating room."

a person who writes computer programs

"She is a programmer."

"The programmer built a useful app that solved a problem many people had been dealing with."

a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

"The flight attendant smiled."

"The flight attendant helped passengers calmly and professionally during the long international flight."

a doctor who is trained to treat animals

"The veterinarian treated the sick cat."

"The veterinarian examined the sick dog and prescribed medication to help it recover from its illness."

a person whose job is to protect and look after a person or place

"The guard watched the gate."

"The security guard checked every ID carefully before allowing anyone to enter the building following the recent break in that happened late last month."

a company or person that represents another person or company or manages their affairs

"The agent called us."

"The talent agent negotiated a contract that guaranteed her client three movies over five years with salary increases tied to box office performance."

the official in charge of a court who decides on legal matters

"The judge sentenced him to five years in prison."

"The judge listened carefully to both lawyers before making a final decision on the court case."

the head of a company or corporation

"The president spoke."

"The president of the tech giant announced a major acquisition that will significantly expand the company's global reach."

a person who manages or is in charge of an activity, department, or organization

"She is the director."

"The executive director oversees all aspects of the organization's strategic planning and implementation."

someone who is in charge of a newspaper agency, magazine, etc. and decides what should be published

"The editor checked the article."

"The editor revised the text carefully so the final version would be clear"

a teacher who gives lessons privately to one student or a small group

"My tutor is very smart."

"She hired a private tutor to help her son improve his math grades."

someone who works in an office as someone's assistance, dealing with mail and phone calls, keeping records, making appointments, etc.

"The secretary answered the phone."

"The secretary organized the meeting schedule and handled the office details efficiently."

a scientist who studies chemistry

"The chemist studied samples."

"The chemist analyzed the substance in the laboratory and recorded the results with great precision."