freelancer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of freelancer
First recorded in 1920–25; freelance ( def. ) + -er 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Yang, the freelancer, was stoic about the loss of the Galeries.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Barcelo has been doing visual effects for 26 years, mostly as a freelancer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
In direct messages between client and freelancer, matters of A.I. usage and ghostwriting can be discussed.
From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026
During his time on the police beat and as a freelancer, Harris developed a fascination with crime and close proximity to its cast of characters from suspected murderers to homicide detectives.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
When this issue was raised during a recent journalist debate, Rajan side-stepped it by raising the issue of whether one was a staffer or freelancer while writing for the paper.
From Behind the News: Voices from Goa's Press by Various
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