gig worker

American  

[gig wurk-er] / ˈgɪg ˌwɜrk ər /

noun

plural

gig workers

1. a worker in the gig economy; someone who engages in on-demand freelance or contract work as a source of income.

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Example Sentences

It’s a wonderful life, if you’re rich; not so much when you’re a gig worker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

Brian Dorsey’s argument for why he should not be executed by the state of Missouri requires the kind of math familiar to any gig worker.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2024

As per the law, every gig worker registered on the database will be given a unique ID, which will stay the same no matter the platform they work for and will be valid in perpetuity.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2023

Bee was a gig worker and aspiring retiree before her time.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2022

With the proliferation of food-delivery and ride-booking apps and their pandemic surge, a new type of tipped worker rose in prominence: the gig worker.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2022