full-timer

noun

full-tim·​er ˈfu̇l-ˈtī-mər 

: a person who works full-time

Examples of full-timer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Weiss restocked the program’s correspondent corps with one new full-timer — Ross Douthat, the longtime conservative opinion writer for the New York Times — and several new contributors, none of whom showed up in the premiere. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Employing part-time workers costs less than having full-timers on the payroll. — Paul Osterman, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026

Fractional leadership has become a practical option for startups and small businesses that need executive-level guidance without having to hire a full-timer, which is cost-prohibitive for many companies. — Rob Falzon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

However, full-timers are compensated for those hours through their annual salary. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for full-timer

• alzheimer
• climber
• dimer
• eimer
• primer
• rhymer
• timer
• heterodimer