workaway

/ˈwɜːkəweɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to travel or move to a place in exchange for room and board in return for work, especially in a foreign country.

“Many young travelers have chosen to workaway in rural France during the summer.”

2. noun

a person who travels or moves to a place in exchange for room and board in return for work, especially in a foreign country.

“She became a workaway in Japan to learn the language and gain work experience.”

3. noun

a website or organization that facilitates workaway arrangements and provides information for travelers and hosts.

“The couple found their workaway opportunity through the popular workaway website.”

Synonyms

  • cultural exchange
  • wwoof

Antonyms

  • holidaymaker
  • tourist