part-time

Definition of part-timenext

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Recent Examples of part-time Some end up working as part-time dog walkers, babysitters, house cleaners, or reservationists, all in pursuit of a happy client and a closed deal. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 29 July 2026 When part-time isn’t enough In Japan, where demographic decline means fewer people in the workforce, the biggest challenge isn’t unemployment. Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026 The rise of portfolio careers — where workers piece together freelance, contract and part-time work — isn't just a response to economic uncertainty. Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 28 July 2026 On the days Paige works part-time, Nicholas’ younger sister, Briella, who is in nursing school, helps care for him. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for part-time
Recent Examples of Synonyms for part-time
weekend
Adjective
  • Mandalorian and Grogu in pre-weekend tracking is hoping to clear $80M-$100M over the four days.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 22 May 2026
  • McLaren did come away with a three-point gain on Mercedes — a small dent in the pre-weekend deficit of 89, a gap ballooned significantly by McLaren’s double DNS in China.
    Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 4 May 2026

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“Part-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/part-time. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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