gig worker
noun
plural gig workers
: a person who works temporary jobs typically in the service sector as an independent contractor or freelancer : a worker in the gig economy
Gig workers have freedoms that most full-timers only dream of: setting their own hours, working from home, being their own bosses. No wonder the gig economy comprised 16 percent of all workers by 2015, according to research by economists Lawrence Katz and Alan Krueger.—
Andy Sullivan
Andy SullivanIn addition to having more stable space, the affluent often have greater latitude to remain inside it. They can work on Zoom, shop on Amazon and have gig workers deliver meals.—Jason DeParle
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Urban populations, gig workers and visitors help drive consistent demand.
—Raheel Sheikh, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Chu argued that would hurt Americans like gig workers who cannot accurately predict their yearly income.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
To tap into these opportunities, gig workers should focus on education in fields like AI literacy, data analytics, and digital strategy.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Most gig workers juggle multiple gigs and like the flexibility.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
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Raheel Sheikh, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Chu argued that would hurt Americans like gig workers who cannot accurately predict their yearly income.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
To tap into these opportunities, gig workers should focus on education in fields like AI literacy, data analytics, and digital strategy.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Most gig workers juggle multiple gigs and like the flexibility.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
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“Gig worker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gig%20worker. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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