for hire

phrase

variants or less commonly on hire

: available for use or service in return for payment

They have boats for hire.

willing to do farm work for hire

Examples of for hire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There is an adventure play area, tennis courts and bicycles for hire, and activities such as pony riding can be arranged at an extra cost. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Singh previously pleaded guilty to numerous charges, including murder for hire, kidnapping and causing the death of a person through the use of a firearm during a crime of violence, federal prosecutors said in the news release. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026

The unit regulates vehicles for hire, including taxicabs, limousines, shuttle vans and special needs transportation vehicles. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026

Graze to help connect landowners with ranchers, also known as graziers, who have livestock for hire. — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for for hire

• admire
• afire
• aspire
• backfire
• esquire
• expire
• haywire
• hellfire
• inquire
• inspire
• newswire
• perspire