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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Today, the paper operates with about 50 full-time employees and freelancers, a major decline from years past when the staff was in the hundreds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 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
Many freelancers rotate in these weekly assignments, and we probably won’t see them again this summer.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
