spare time

noun

: the time when one is not working : free time
He likes to ski in his spare time.

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Without a mentor to guide him, Aang spends his spare time hunting for Air Nomad relics in an attempt to connect with his ancestry. Alison Herman, Variety, 24 July 2026 The Sabre Springs resident, who also practices yoga in his spare time, has worked with various congregations for one or two years as an interim rabbi since 2004. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2026 Maki also serves as a youth football coach with both the YMCA and the Catholic Youth Organization in his spare time. Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 Karting is where all 22 drivers started their racing careers, and is a pastime many still conduct in their spare time away from race weekends. Luke Smith, New York Times, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spare time

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“Spare time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spare%20time. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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