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/ˈfɹiːlɑːns/ · fre·lance
noun
  1. Someone who sells their services to clients without a long-term employment contract. She was a freelance graphic designer, working on projects for various clients.
  2. A medieval mercenary. The knight was a skilled freelancer, fighting in battles across Europe.
verb
  1. To work as a freelance. He decided to freelance to have more control over his work.
  2. To produce or sell services as a freelance. The company freelanced its marketing services to several clients.
adjective
  1. Of, or relating to a freelance; without employment contract. He was a freelance writer for several magazines.
Did you know? The term 'freelance' originated in medieval times, when knights and mercenaries would fight for the highest bidder, often without allegiance to a particular lord or kingdom.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 19, 2026