Showing results for "spare time"

SEE ALSO:

Slang dictionary results for spare time.

spare time

American  

[spair tahym] / ˈspɛər ˈtaɪm /

noun

1. time that is free from the demands of work or other obligations; free time.

   To supplement his income from farming, Mike began making mechanical chicken pluckers in his spare time.

   In her spare time, my aunt does a lot of community volunteer work.

---

Etymology

Origin of spare time

First recorded in 1565–75

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

spare time

WASHINGTON—An Orthodox Jewish father of five who plays rock music in his spare time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026

Sabalenka didn’t appear particularly interested in policing what New Yorkers do in their spare time as recreational use is legal in the state.

From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026

The 28-year-old keeps up with the latest technology by spending his spare time in factories that are switching to automation.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

She added that one afternoon she found herself "with a bit of spare time" and decided to work her way through the pile.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

Rooms are being constructed in the cellar, gradually and with a lot of hammering and sawing, in my father’s spare time: a darkroom, a storeroom for jars and jellies and jams.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

Related Words

• convenience
• recreation
• relaxation