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

This is a full-time role dedicated to one business, not a part-time marketing hire. — Jake Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

As a part-time player, Pegg is third on the defense in tackles. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026

Four part-time officers are moving into full-time positions in an effort to reduce turnover and keep shifts covered. — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

To celebrate the Las Vegas casino operator’s 50th birthday, Station Casinos last Wednesday surprised nearly 10,000 full- and part-time employees with a stock award worth more than $70 million. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 14 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