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

But in many organizations, monitoring that work falls to managers, turning them into part-time AI accountants. — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Consulting, contract, or part-time work can supplement your income without requiring you to resume a full-time job. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Oct. 2026

Metrolink said ridership has dropped significantly since the pandemic, as more people work from home at least part-time, if not full-time. — Joy Benedict, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

The center now operates with two full-time employees, down from three, and four part-time support staff members. — Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 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