Vocabulary Entry

freeload

|verb • noun

verb

To obtain something without offering anything of value in return, often used in the context of taking advantage of someone's generosity.

Example Sentences

"He tends to freeload off his friends instead of paying for his own meals."

"It's not fair to freeload on someone else's hard work."

"She always finds a way to freeload on family gatherings."

noun

Example Sentences

"The group decided to call him a freeloader after he never paid for any of the outings."

"Freeloaders can be frustrating in a collaborative environment."

"She felt like a freeloader when she realized she hadn't contributed to the project."