for hire

phrase

variants or less commonly on hire
: available for use or service in return for payment
They have boats for hire.
willing to do farm work for hire

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“For hire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20hire. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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