freeloader

/ ˈfriːˌləʊdə /

noun

1. slang,  a person who habitually depends on the charity of others for food, shelter, etc

Other Word Forms

• freeloading noun

Example Sentences

We can no longer afford freeloader trees, however glamorous.

From Los Angeles Times

Palms are freeloader trees: They suck down water like camels, but give back barely enough leafiness to shade a Hula-Hoop.

From Los Angeles Times

There I am, watching it disappear, and between bites, this freeloader starts telling us our country has to offer more help to his country.

From Los Angeles Times

The streaming service known for ‘Hacks’ and ‘The Pitt’ has introduced a paid sharing feature to crack down on freeloaders.

From Los Angeles Times

In a recent leaked Signal chat with other senior officials, and giving details of planned US strikes, Hegseth referred to Europe as "freeloaders" and called their response "pathetic".

From BBC