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contract worker

/kɒnˈtrækt ˈwɜːr.kər/ · con.tract.work.er
noun
  1. An individual who is hired on a temporary or project-specific basis, often through a contract or agreement, to perform specific tasks or services. The company hired a contract worker to help with the software development project.
  2. A worker who is employed by a staffing agency or contractor, and is assigned to work for a client on a temporary or project-specific basis. The contract worker was assigned to work on the marketing team for a few months.
Did you know? The rise of contract workers has led to a shift in the way companies approach staffing and talent management, with many organizations now incorporating contract workers into their workforce to access specialized skills and expertise.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 22, 2026