full-time

1 of 2

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˈtīm 

1

: employed for or involving full time

full-time employees

full-time work

2

: devoting one's full attention and energies to something

a full-time gambler

full-time adverb

full time

2 of 2

noun

: the amount of time considered the normal or standard amount for working during a given period

Examples of full-time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The Super Bowl-winning former coach of the Baltimore Ravens was believed to be New York's top candidate in the pursuit of Brian Daboll's full-time successor. —Stephen Whyno, Arkansas Online, 16 Jan. 2026

Fairbairn left her job as a bus driver to care for her son full-time until last fall, when Yarham needed to go into a full-time care facility. —Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026

Available full-time positions include entry-level management to customer service positions in bakery, produce, overnight grocery and culinary roles such as chefs and line cooks. —Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026

Maersk is making its first full-time return to the Red Sea after months of deliberation following improved stability in the waterway. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1821, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for full-time

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime

Kids Definition

full-time

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˈtīm

: working or involving the full number of hours considered normal or standard

a full-time job

full-time employees