1. Work paid for according to the amount produced rather than by time spent; work done and paid by the piece or unit completed.
Usage: Usually used in plural or as a mass noun; Common in manufacturing, garment production, and agricultural contexts

Examples

• Factory workers often prefer pieceworks because they can earn more by producing faster.
• The garment industry relies heavily on pieceworks to manage labor costs.
• She took on pieceworks to supplement her regular income.
• Pieceworks incentivizes productivity but can lead to quality concerns if not monitored.
• Many seamstresses earn their living through pieceworks in textile factories.