English Expression · Intermediate
gig work
Income-earning activities outside of traditional, long-term employer-employee relationships
Pronunciation: say gig work
Meaning
Income-earning activities outside of traditional, long-term employer-employee relationships.
Example
Many people rely on gig work to supplement their income through flexible, short-term contracts.
Many people rely on gig work to supplement their income through flexible, short-term contracts.
Practice tips
- Practice gig work out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.