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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"The cost of staying in Edinburgh during August has risen exponentially over the last decade, creating challenges not only for performers but also for the staff and freelancers who make the festival possible," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 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
Hobbyists use it on personal projects, while freelancers use it to spin up their own business ideas.
From Slate ● Apr. 14, 2026
Kwiyup typifies a new class of self-styled entrepreneurs who might traditionally be called freelancers and side hustlers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 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
