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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Under these new guidelines, any contributor, including freelancers, living outside the three specified cities would require NOC permissions to cover a story.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 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
Reining in the Fed’s freelancers, to Hubbard, is a manager doing his job—not a retreat from openness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Spotify also employs a combination of full-time employees and freelancers that staff each show, including sound engineers, lighting specialists and set designers who help keep the place running.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 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
