career

Definition

One’s calling in life; one's working occupation or profession, especially when pursued seriously and/or over a long period of time.

Etymology

Mid 16th century, from French carrière (“road; racecourse”), from Italian carriera, from Old Occitan carreira, from Late Latin carrāria based on Latin carrus (“wheeled vehicle”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *ḱr̥sós, from *ḱers- (“to run”); alternatively, from Middle French carriere, from Old Occitan.

Example Sentences

• "When they’ve tortured and scared you for twenty-odd years, / Then they expect you to pick a career"
• "Washington’s career as a soldier"
• "This scandal could ruin his career."