freelancer
/ˈfriːlɑːnsə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfriːlænsər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfrē-ˌlan(t)-sər/ (ame, mw)
freelancer — noun
- freelancersingular
- freelancersplural
1. a person who works for different companies or clients on separate projects or co
a person who works for different companies or clients on separate projects or contracts, rather than being a regular employee of a single organization.
Mika left her office job last year and now works as a freelancer from home.
collocation: works as a freelancer
As a freelancer, Ravi manages four clients across three different time zones.
prepositional phrase: across time zones
Taipei has several online groups where freelancers share tips and find new clients.
Elena started working as a freelancer after her daughter was born.
The website helps freelancers connect with companies that need short-term help.
- independent contractor
more formal; commonly used in legal and tax contexts
- self-employed person
broader term covering anyone who works for themselves, not just project-based workers
- gig worker
modern term focusing on short-term, platform-based jobs, often in delivery or service roles
- employee
works for a single employer under a regular contract with fixed hours and benefits
- permanent staff
has a stable, long-term position within one organization
用法筆記
Often followed by 'for' or 'with' to indicate the companies a freelancer serves: 'a freelancer for a tech startup'.