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

The organization with about 110 full- and part-time employees has helped 25,548 people across Charlotte-Mecklenburg through its survivor resources and community engagement initiatives, according to Safe Alliance’s latest annual report. — Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

The criminal complaint alleged the victim was a 17-year-old girl who was on the Kuna High School wrestling team, where Allen was a part-time assistant coach. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 10 Nov. 2026

But the Arizona native had just started her first semester at Grand Canyon University and initially wasn’t interested in turning her part-time job into a career. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2026

David Walker, who leads the Bucs with four sacks as a part-time player, also will be a big part of it. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 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