flextime

noun

flex·​time ˈfleks-ˌtīm 

variants or less commonly flexitime

ˈflek-si-ˌtīm 

: a system that allows employees to choose their own times for starting and finishing work within a broad range of available hours

Examples of flextime in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Monster’s survey found that among those who receive summer benefits, Summer Fridays remain the most valued, ahead of flexible hours and flextime. — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

So employers should revisit their leave and flextime policies to recognize the distinct challenges of eldercare. — Michelle Travis, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025

And his flextime policy was super popular with his employees and was also a great recruiting tactic for him. — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 19 June 2023

Word History

Etymology

flex- (in flexible) + time entry 1

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flextime

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