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

Today, about 450 flexible workers join full-time employees on the assembly line each week. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 July 2026

The space would employ 250 full-time and part-time employees and have a payroll of $9-10 million a year, according to a presentation City Council members saw. — Nathan Pilling july 13, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Mattingly, now the Phillies' interim manager, has led the team from a 9-19 record to playoff contention, expressing interest in the full-time role. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Following the split and lawsuit, GLAZA dwindled in size from 42 full-time employees to just four part-time employees. — Los Angeles Times, 11 July 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