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

There have been cast shakeups in recent years, and this season is no different, with Kelli Giddish returning in a full-time capacity to her role as Amanda Rollins, amidst a host of new faces, including Noma Dumezweni as Benson’s boss, the chief of detectives. —Scarlett Harris, Time, 25 Sep. 2025

In an interview at Shelbyville Police Headquarters, Igou said the children had lived with her full-time since her ex-husband moved out in November 2024. —Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025

Kinsley wrote that the mall was already supporting more than 3,000 full-time jobs and would pay more than $1 million in property taxes. —Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025

The former switches from a full-time to a part-time role next year. —Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025

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