as in winter
a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness
a knee operation that could result in months of downtime for the ski racer
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Recent Examples of downtime
Retooling a production line for a new chip results in downtime and lower yields that hurt profit.
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Alan Patterson,
IEEE Spectrum,
16 June 2026
Swift and Kelce's theater date comes as the couple continues to enjoy downtime together following a busy year that included the singer's record-breaking Eras Tour and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end's most recent NFL season.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
For many students, that downtime is healthy and necessary.
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Ted Hoskinson,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
Every player spends their downtime differently.
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Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Alan Patterson,
IEEE Spectrum,
16 June 2026
Swift and Kelce's theater date comes as the couple continues to enjoy downtime together following a busy year that included the singer's record-breaking Eras Tour and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end's most recent NFL season.
—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
For many students, that downtime is healthy and necessary.
—
Ted Hoskinson,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
Every player spends their downtime differently.
—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for downtime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtime
Noun
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State leaders recently created a task force to examine the growing threat, particularly after a winter with low snowfall and continuing drought conditions in many mountain communities.
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As all sides brace for a labor fight this winter, the solution remains uncertain.
Noun
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Jude Bellingham and Elliot Anderson have been subbed off in the 73rd minute, just after the players returned from the hydration break.
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Summer schedules, school breaks and birthday parties all share one thing in common.
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“Downtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtime. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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