1. a swimming stroke in which the swimmer may use any stroke, typically the front crawl
Usage: sports
2. a style of competition or performance allowing participants to choose their own technique or approach
Usage: sports; music

1. denoting a competition or performance in which participants may use any style or technique
Usage: sports

1. to perform or compete using any chosen style or technique
Usage: informal; sports

Examples

• She won the 100-meter freestyle at the swim meet.
• The rapper delivered an impressive freestyle performance.
• He prefers freestyle skiing over traditional downhill racing.
• The dancers competed in a freestyle battle.
• She can freestyle rap for hours without preparation.
• The freestyle wrestling match was intense.
• He decided to freestyle his presentation instead of using notes.