spare time

noun

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

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Here’s a look at what to do if there is any spare time between shows and presentations. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 He had been bitten by the movie bug while helping childhood friend Edward Burns in his spare time on his first film The Brothers McMullen. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026 Read on to learn what two industry experts recommend doing to fix up your exterior with only a handful of spare time. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026 In Alexis Pruitt's daily life, the Louisville native is a wife, mother of two and health insurance worker who loves watching game shows in her spare time. — Jenny Porter Tilley, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Sep. 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 3 Oct. 2026.

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