temporary, as opposed to permanent or regular, employment
Many young people are in casual or part-time work.
I gave up my casual work - it was too far to go.
Examples of 'casual work' in a sentence
casual work
There is more casual work available in hospitality.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
At some point you may need to do casual work to raise cash fast.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
They said he could be leading a hand-to-mouth life doing casual work.
The Sun (2007)
When hunting for casual work, do not forget the campus job shop.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He finally extricates himself, and begins several years of casual work.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Then came casual work, usually on building sites, and more crime.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
When he found casual work and came off benefits, he failed to continue to pay the instalments on his debt and so a bailiff arrived.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Those seeking anonymity have to abandon many of the trappings of modern life, but they can survive on cash earnings from casual work and self-employment.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
I do casual work at our local hospital, my husband works all hours and our eight-year-old son has even sold his old toys to help.