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

In just seven days, that gesture of kindness ballooned into a full-time, multi-organization effort to keep as many community members fed as possible. —Charlotte Observer, 27 Nov. 2025

At the time, AEW reportedly was pleased with Lane, but there wasn't any word on whether or not a full-time deal was in the works. —Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025

The model shown has been delivered to the new owner and her daughter, who will live in it full-time. —New Atlas, 27 Nov. 2025

After nine years of volunteering, he was hired part time and soon was promoted to one of three full-time staff members running the nonprofit. —Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 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