gig worker
noun
a worker in the gig economy; someone who engages in on-demand freelance or contract work as a source of income.
gig workers
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pluralof gig worker.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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California regulators certified a union representing Uber and Lyft drivers, marking a milestone in a years-long fight by gig workers in the state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
If I—a single woman who lives alone and works from home—don’t have the luxury of me time, I cannot fathom what families, gig workers, and recent college graduates must endure.
From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026
The World Bank estimated in 2023 there were up to 435 million online gig workers around the globe who had largely fallen outside regular labour protections.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Also distorting numbers are what’s called zero-hours contracts as well as the growing number of the self-employed, gig workers and the proliferation of internships, none of which are captured in official statistics.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 15, 2026
Curbside, for instance, has begun training gig workers in how to do quick vehicle fixes that don’t require a tow truck or advanced equipment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
