Meaning of the word freeloader in English

What does freeloader mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

freeloader

US /ˈfriːˌloʊ.dɚ/
UK /ˈfriːˌləʊ.dər/

Noun

a person who takes advantage of others' generosity without contributing anything in return

Example:
He's been living off his parents for years, a real freeloader.
We need to get rid of the freeloaders in our group project.