freelancer
noun
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.
freelancers
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pluralof freelancer.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Thank you to the many photographers, some of them freelancers who worked for no pay, just wanting to be part of the high school sports experience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
In recent years, Letterboxd has made a foray into journalism, hiring an editorial team of staff and freelancers, who publish solid film writing on Letterboxd Journal.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
“Our clients don’t ask, ‘Are you working on my project from 8 to 5?’ ” says Munro, who manages a team of five full-time employees and about 22 freelancers scattered across the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
Hobbyists use it on personal projects, while freelancers use it to spin up their own business ideas.
From Slate ● Apr. 14, 2026
There were a few others, freelancers who’d step in when we needed them.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
