spare time

noun

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

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But for some drivers, those who choose to spend their spare time enjoying track days at places like the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany’s Eifel Mountains, even cars like the razor-sharp GT3 RS make too many compromises for the road. ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026 In her spare time, Madison is working on being a content creator. Janelle Burrell, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 In his spare time, Stern teaches reporting classes at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and watches the Knicks. William Earl, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026 Looking for a way to cope, Shemmeld bought a secondhand ice cream truck for about $17,500 and began selling treats in his spare time. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 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 17 May. 2026.

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