part-time

adjective

ˈpärt-ˈtīm 

: involving or working less than customary or standard hours

a part-time job

part-time students

part-time adverb

part-timer

ˈpärt-ˌtī-mər 

-ˈtī-

noun

Examples of part-time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In five years, the route would generate $28 million in state and local taxes and create 601 full- and part-time jobs. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026

Rather than being propelled to greater heights and providing a template for how to produce future Scotland internationals, the majority are fading to part-time obscurity. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

St-Juste had arguably his best season as a part-time player with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

James refuses to consider part-time employment or even volunteering as a way to network and potentially expand his exposure to employment opportunities and networking. — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for part-time

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

Kids Definition

part-time

adjective or adverb

ˈpärt-ˈtīm

: involving or working less than a full or regular schedule