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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Some warehouses have started using more gig workers as flexible work has become more popular.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Employer-sponsored relief funds like Grant Circle are designed to provide emergency grants to gig workers and independent contractors in response to a crisis.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
Staying true to its seasonal carny roots, almost all professional wrestlers are gig workers.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
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
