Thesaurus results for DOWNTIME

downtime

noun

ˈdau̇n-ˌtīm

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 Disneyland made a series of updates to Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin in Mickey’s Toontown during a monthlong seasonal refurbishment in April that sought to reduce downtime, increase throughput, accommodate younger riders and respond to rider feedback. —

Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 May 2026 There are Xbox and PlayStation 4 consoles for downtime, while outside a separate kids’ pool keeps little travelers happy. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026 This will enable you to do chores or enjoy some downtime. —

Literary Hub, 5 May 2026 Meanwhile, the Hurricanes’ staff will use the time to find ways to exploit the Flyers while giving their players some downtime before the next task. —

Cory Lavalette, New York Times, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for downtime

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Noun

Both are durable, standing up to the summer heat and rains, often lasting well into late fall or early winter.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
The winter had been a season of calamities, with one emergency or challenge after another.

— Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026