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casual

/ˈkɛʒɘl/ /ˈkazjuəl/ /ˈkæʒuəl/

Meanings
noun
A worker who is only working for a company occasionally, not as its permanent employee.

Examples :

"The company hired a casual worker to help with the summer project. "
job business economy organization

Related Words

Illustration superficial

superficial noun

/ˌs(j)uːpəˈfɪʃəl/ /ˌsupɚˈfɪʃəl/

(chiefly in plural) A surface detail.

"He always concentrates on the superficials and fails to see the real issue."

Illustration conversation

conversation noun

/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/

Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.

"During their lunch break, the coworkers had a conversation about the new project. "

Illustration permanent

permanent noun

/ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/

A chemical hair treatment imparting or removing curliness, whose effects typically last for a period of weeks; a perm.

"My sister got a permanent for her wedding, which was supposed to last for several months. "

Illustration engagement

engagement noun

/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/

An appointment, especially to speak or perform.

"The lecturer has three speaking engagements this week."

Illustration temporarily

temporarily adverb

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹəɹəli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

"The store is temporarily closed for renovations. "

Illustration subculture

subculture noun

/ˈsʌbkʌltʃər/ /ˈsʌbˌkʌltʃər/

A portion of a culture distinguished by its customs or other features.

"The goth subculture has its own mode of dress, and it has a characteristic musical style."

Illustration transport

transport noun

/ˈtrænspɔːrt/ /trænˈspɔːrt/

An act of transporting; conveyance.

"The transport of goods is not included in the price given on the website."

Illustration occasional

occasional noun

/əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/

A person who does something only occasionally.

"My occasional helper at the bakery is a retired teacher. "

Illustration incidental

incidental noun

[ɪnsɪˈdɛ.ɾ̃əl]

Minor items, not further defined. Incidental expense.

"The incidental costs of the school trip, like snacks and souvenirs, added up quickly. "

Illustration occasionally

occasionally adverb

/əˈkeɪʒnəli/

On the occasion of something else happening; incidentally, by the way.

"My sister occasionally helps me with my homework. "

Illustration irregularly

irregularly adverb

/ɪˈɹɛɡjʊləli/

In an irregular manner; without rule, method, or order.

"The children's bedtime was irregularly scheduled, sometimes at 8:00 pm, sometimes at 9:00 pm. "

Illustration regularity

regularity noun

/ˌɹɛɡjuˈlæɹəti/

The condition or quality of being regular

"I have been watching that show with regularity."