part-time

adjective

ˈpärt-ˈtīm 

: involving or working less than customary or standard hours

a part-time job

part-time students

part-time adverb

part-timer

ˈpärt-ˌtī-mər 

-ˈtī-

noun

Examples of part-time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So So Fed started as a hobby, while Voraotsady worked full-time managing her husband’s record label and part-time as a server. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Full-time workers are eligible after six months, and part-time employees would qualify after 625 hours. — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2026

When she and the other part-time employees were told their positions were being eliminated, Valcarcel said she felt humiliated and disrespected. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

The former fourth grade teacher and part-time track coach is seeing a resurgence unlike anyone else. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for part-time

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime

Kids Definition

part-time

adjective or adverb

ˈpärt-ˈtīm

: involving or working less than a full or regular schedule