me time

Or me-time

[mee tahym]

noun

Informal.

1. time spent focusing on oneself and only doing things one wants to do.

   I’ll try to find some me time when the kids go back to school.

me-time

noun

1. the time a person has to himself or herself, in which to do something for his or her own enjoyment

Word History and Origins

Origin of me time¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Dax doesn’t save me time writing my note or make clinic go any faster.

From Slate

“They don’t want me to overtrain. They want me to give my body time to rest, give me time to recover.”

From Los Angeles Times

“To let go of that feeling was something which took me time, and obviously I had to do my own catharsis. I had self-identity doubts,” Chand said.

From Los Angeles Times

He leaned in slowly, giving me time to meet him halfway.

From Los Angeles Times

Their ideal Sunday in L.A., which Monét fondly calls “me time,” would involve playing outdoors, enjoying a visit to a family fun center, indulging in vegan sweet treats and reading “Everywhere You Are” to one another before bed.

From Los Angeles Times