side hustle

noun

variants or less commonly side-hustle

ˈsīd-ˌhə-səl

plural side hustles also side-hustles

: work performed for income supplementary to one's primary job

These days, lots of people have a side hustle to help them earn extra income, develop new skills, become a business owner and quit their day job.—

Kitsap Sun

The best part of using a blog as a side hustle is the work you put in now will continue to pay off well into the future.—

Emory Wheel (Emory University)

Want to learn a new skill you've had your eyes on for quite some time? Or perhaps you want to take up a new hobby that you can eventually turn into a side hustle?—

Jan Cortes

We all know that millennials love a good side hustle—to fuel both their passions and their wallets.—

Alissa Carpenter

Examples of side hustle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Many people don't realize that any income earned from a side hustle needs to be reported on your tax return. —

Melissa Houston, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 But some experts say young people should be wary of side hustles online. —

Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024 The bottom line: This appears to be a great tourist-season side hustle, particularly in areas that get lots of visitors. —

Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2024 That’s why Gen Z is shunning typical nine-to-five jobs in favor of freelance roles, self-employment, and side hustles. —

Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 28 Feb. 2024 Deliveroo argues that its riders enjoy the flexibility provided by self-employment, with many using it as a side hustle or a stepping stone to other careers. —

Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 18 Mar. 2024 Frustrated, Pineda now spends more time on side hustles. —

Cedar Attanasio, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2024 And not just small side hustles, as many savvy entrepreneurs are making serious money with their mobile devices. —

Goldie Chan, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 Husband and wife Rick and Flora Casta of Charlotte, North Carolina, have started a side hustle selling Stanley cups and accessories online. —

Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2024

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