self-employed — working for oneself as a freelancer or the owner of a business rather than for an employer
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: working for oneself as a freelancer or the owner of a business rather than for an employer
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪd/
Example Sentences
- Being self-employed means you're the boss, the employee, and sometimes the janitor too.
- He's been self-employed for five years and loves the flexibility it offers.
- The self-employed consultant worked in pajamas but charged corporate prices.
self-employed
ADJECTIVE[/ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪd/]
working for oneself as a freelancer or the owner of a business rather than for an employer

She is self-employed, running her tiny flower shop entirely on her own.
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“Being self-employed means you're the boss, the employee, and sometimes the janitor too.”
“He's been self-employed for five years and loves the flexibility it offers.”
“The self-employed consultant worked in pajamas but charged corporate prices.”
“Self-employed individuals must pay their own health insurance and retirement contributions.”
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