freelance

¹free·lance

noun \ˈfrē-ˌlan(t)s\

Definition of FREELANCE

1

a usually free lance : a mercenary soldier especially of the Middle Ages : condottiere

b : a person who acts independently without being affiliated with or authorized by an organization

2

: a person who pursues a profession without a long-term commitment to any one employer

First Known Use of FREELANCE

1820

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

²freelance

adjective

Definition of FREELANCE

1

a : of, relating to, or being a freelance : independent <a freelance writer>

b : done by a freelance <freelance reviewing>

2

: not sponsored by an organization <freelance terrorists>

— freelance adverb

Examples of FREELANCE

1. I wrote a freelance article for a nature magazine.

First Known Use of FREELANCE

1901

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

Rhymes with FREELANCE

advance, barn dance, by chance, clog dance, closed stance, finance, lap dance, line dance, main chance, New France, romance, round dance, snake dance, square dance, step dance, sun dance, sword dance, tap dance, tea dance, toe dance, war dance

³freelance

verb

Definition of FREELANCE

intransitive verb

: to act or work as a freelance

transitive verb

: to produce as a freelance <freelancing magazine articles>

First Known Use of FREELANCE

1902

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite