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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

At least one of Tomlin’s former players is astonished that he was able to construct a sprawling “Minecraft” community in the limited spare time enjoyed by an NFL head coach.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

At Yale, I was a theater major and wrote in my spare time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

She points out that she already had a demanding full-time role at the company, and was then "expected to complete several substantial projects" for the competition in her spare time.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 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

Later, he tinkered with wires, switches, and radios in his spare time.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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