gig worker

American  

[gig wurk-er] / ˈgɪg ˌwɜrk ər /

noun

plural

gig workers

1. a worker in the gig economy; someone who engages in on-demand freelance or contract work as a source of income.

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Example Sentences

It’s a wonderful life, if you’re rich; not so much when you’re a gig worker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

That means if you’re a self-employed person, a business owner, a contractor or a gig worker, or if you have income from a partnership or trust, Direct File isn’t for you.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2024

Council members voted to advance a bill in committee that would require network companies to obtain an operating license and implement a 10-cent fee per online order that’s carried out by an app-based gig worker.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2023

As per the law, every gig worker registered on the database will be given a unique ID, which will stay the same no matter the platform they work for and will be valid in perpetuity.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2023

Bee was a gig worker and aspiring retiree before her time.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2022