freelancer
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of freelancer
First recorded in 1920–25; freelance ( def. ) + -er 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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An experienced UK freelancer sourced stories about Sadie Frost's troubled relationship with Jude Law.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026
"So when you download software, when an SME uses the cloud, when a freelancer sells a design service abroad, there are no taxes at the border," she said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 2026
In direct messages between client and freelancer, matters of A.I. usage and ghostwriting can be discussed.
From Slate ● Mar. 20, 2026
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 ● Feb. 4, 2026
The friend, a former telephone company technician turned freelancer, came over to look at the equipment.
From Underground by Dreyfus, Suelette
Hobbyists use it on personal projects, while freelancers use it to spin up their own business ideas.
From Slate ● Apr. 14, 2026
Distil Coworking offers a fully equipped office environment for freelancers, remote workers and small businesses, with members subscribing monthly for access to hot desks, a café and 3.5 acres of gardens.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2026
Santiago explained that “depending on the projects we do, we look for specific studios. Or we hire freelancers directly, because we like to work in unique techniques like stop-motion.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026
Many freelancers file their income under Schedule C and pay self-employment taxes.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 23, 2025
There were a few others, freelancers who’d step in when we needed them.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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