ˈweɪɡəˌwɜr.kər

Definitions

1. noun

a person who works on a daily or weekly basis, often without a fixed-term contract, and usually for an employer who is not their regular employer.

“She was a wageworker for several different companies throughout the year, as she was a freelancer in the writing industry.”

2. noun

a worker who is hired on a day-to-day or piecework basis, especially in a specific industry.

“The wageworker in the factory was paid based on the number of pieces he produced each day.”