free agent

noun

: a professional athlete (such as a baseball player) who is free to negotiate a contract with any team

free agency noun

Examples of free agent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Will first-rounder Malachi Lawrence beat out free agent acquisition Rashan Gary? — Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Their relationship came full circle when Webber signed as a free agent in January of 2008 and played the final nine games of his career for the Warriors with Nelson at the helm. — Carl Steward, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

Andy Robertson was another stalwart who left over the summer, with Ibrahima Konaté joining Real Madrid as a free agent. — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Taillon, a free agent after the season, is excited for fresh eyes on him and a new start. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for free agent

• newsagent
• reagent
• subagent