Meaning of the word hired in English

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

hired

US /ˈhaɪərd/
UK /ˈhaɪəd/

Verb

past tense and past participle of 'hire'

Example:
The company hired a new marketing manager.
We hired a car for our vacation.

Adjective

employed for wages

Example:
He is a newly hired employee.
The hired help arrived early.