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

That unit ended its most recent fiscal year with about 1,200 full-time employees and approximately 5,400 part-time employees, according to its SEC filings. —Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026

The budget line on the bill also authorizes four other full-time employees. —Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026

Online courses are ubiquitous now in the remote era and, for the right candidate, can be the ideal way to supplement your income without having to sacrifice your full-time work schedule. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026

McCoy is unlikely to be hired as the full-time coach, as the team went 2-9 under him. —Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026

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