freelancer

American  

[free-lan-ser] / ˈfriˌlæn sər /

Also free lancer,

noun

1. a person who works as a writer, designer, performer, or the like, selling work or services by the hour, day, job, etc., rather than working on a regular salary basis for one employer.

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Etymology

Origin of freelancer

First recorded in 1920–25; freelance ( def. ) + -er ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Prior to joining the Journal in 2017, Jon worked as a freelancer in Indonesia, where he wrote for the New York Times, Washington Post and Financial Times.

From The Wall Street Journal

He later worked as a freelancer in Brussels for two years, covering European economic and political stories for the Atlantic, Foreign Affairs, Vice News, the Nation and other media.

From The Wall Street Journal

Monday's session opened with emotional video testimony from business owners and freelancers whose livelihoods were upended when Covid lockdowns started.

From BBC

“Creative market competitive dynamics are increasing, particularly in smaller businesses, students, and freelancers,” Bachman wrote in a research note on Friday.

From Barron's

“Creative market competitive dynamics are increasing, particularly in smaller businesses, students, and freelancers,” Bachman wrote in a research note on Friday.

From Barron's

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