gig economy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gig economy
First recorded in 2005–10; gig 1 ( def. ) (in the sense “a job of uncertain duration”) + economy ( def. )
Example Sentences
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I laughed when a protégé called me a digital nomad in the gig economy, like him.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026
And Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth described them as "a milestone in delivering stronger protections and a fairer safety net for gig economy workers".
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
He is part of a growing group of blue-collar workers who are being celebrated for their literary works, which offer a glimpse into the pressures that they face in China's massive gig economy.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Some have turned to gig economy jobs, such as food delivery and ride hailing, to earn cash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Is the gig economy a means or an end to ambition?
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
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