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

Under owner Arte Moreno, the Angels have resisted rebuilding, preferring to add lower-tier free agents and rush college players to the major leagues in an effort to field a competitive roster. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

So, yes, 4 of 12 from the field on Friday night as the Heat opened the California Classic with an 88-87 victory in San Franchise over a similar roster of draft picks, free agents and young players from the San Antonio Spurs. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026

To the fans who have watched the Warriors swing and miss on free agents and various trade targets over the last few years, watching Simons sign with another team was painful. — Nick Friedell, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Alcantara’s current contract has a $21 million club option for the 2027 season and then he is slated to be a free agent. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for free agent

• newsagent
• reagent
• subagent