noun🔗Share(usually derogatory) An employee who is hired, often to perform unpleasant tasks with little independence."The construction company used hirelings to do the dirty work, like cleaning up debris and hauling heavy materials. "jobbusinesseconomyworkpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(usually derogatory) Someone who does a job purely for money, rather than out of interest in the work itself."The corrupt CEO surrounded himself with hirelings who were only interested in their bonuses, not in the company's success. "jobbusinesseconomyworkpersonvaluemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA horse for hire."During the summer, the stable offered hirelings for tourists to explore the mountain trails. "vehicleanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading