cut time

noun

: duple or quadruple time with the beat represented by a half note

Examples of cut time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To make room for additional time spent on these subjects, 44% of school districts cut time from other subjects or activities, such as the arts. — Liza Bondurant, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026

Chipotle cut time-to-hire by 75% and now moves candidates from application to start date in four days rather than 12. — Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has announced a raft of landmark rule changes that will come into force ahead of this summer’s World Cup, with the overarching objectives being to tackle discrimination, cut time-wasting, increase match tempo and improve fan and player experience. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2026

From farms to classrooms, AI is fast emerging as a tool for many Indians to boost efficiency and cut time, costs and labor. — ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cut time

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