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

The new pay is set at a full-time level, but the law does not require council members to give up outside employment. — Adam Wood, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2026

Staying hydrated and maintaining that all-important balance of fluids and minerals is a full-time gig these days. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 2 Nov. 2026

About 85% of the departures were resignations or retirements, the Post found, while approximately 32,000 full-time workers were directly fired. — Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026

The framework enables full-time employees to spend one day a week exploring unconventional, innovative ideas. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 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