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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.

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Etymology

Origin of spare time

First recorded in 1565–75

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spare time

All of Valerie's spare time is spent trawling the internet for clues.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 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

In his dwindling spare time he can be found at the race track, where he’s been part-owner of six horses in nine years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

It is quite impossible that you should persist in pursuing me like this during the very few moments of spare time I have to myself.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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