: involving or working less than customary or standard hours
a part-time job
part-time students
part-time adverb
part-timer noun

Examples of part-time in a Sentence

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When Tucson Dragway closed its doors, Reinhart's part-time announcing duties at Firebird Raceway in Phoenix evolved into a full-time role, thanks to an offer from track manager Joe Thaden. John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025 This measure factors in people who have voluntarily left the labor force, such as stay-at-home parents, discouraged workers who have stopped seeking jobs, and part-time or otherwise marginally employed workers. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2025 The multifunctional wall adds on €895 and the portable toilet another €343, bringing total price for the model with part-time bathroom to €20,578 (US$21,425). New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2025 However, part-time telework is available with California residency. Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for part-time 

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of part-time was in 1856

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“Part-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part-time. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

part-time

adjective or adverb
ˈpärt-ˈtīm
: involving or working less than a full or regular schedule

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