noun
- a job or position that requires little or no work but provides a salary
Usage: often implies the position is obtained through connections rather than merit
Examples
- The ambassador’s nephew was given a sinecure at the embassy.
- Critics accused the politician of creating sinecures for his supporters.
- She landed what appeared to be a sinecure but found it surprisingly demanding.
- The board position was essentially a sinecure with minimal responsibilities.
- Many viewed the consulting role as a sinecure for the former CEO.
- He spent years in a government sinecure before retiring early.