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

According to the news release, Borger also works as a part-time massage therapist at a chiropractor’s office in Grandview, which police did not mention by name. —Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026

One alderman who employs pension-eligible part-time staffers showed the Tribune ward expense reports from 2024 and 2025 that did not account for their pension costs. —Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026

The research also found those who intentionally work multiple part-time gigs without holding a full-time position also tend to be more AI-resistant. —Jake Angelo, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026

Rodriguez said the city is also pursuing state and county grants to help fund a part-time oversight position. —Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 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