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

In Telluride, demand is still led by part-time residents, particularly at the luxury level, but the way those homes are being used is evolving as Telluride’s appeal draws residents to extend their time. —Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

And no hero character in any of Wilson’s previous stuff plays a larger role than part-time rock-and-roller Jack Macco, who Wilson meets when the guy is handing out free tequila samples at a liquor store. —David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026

The At Risk program creates part-time and flexible job opportunities for people who may have difficulty finding work elsewhere. —Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026

Poorsaleh said neither is a student in the Chula Vista Elementary School District where the janitor worked part-time. —Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 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