part time

¹

[pahrt tahym]

noun

1. a period of time that is less than full time: PT, P/T

   Thirty-five hours a week is still considered part time.

part-time

²

[pahrt-tahym, pahrt-tahym]

adjective

1. employed, functioning, or working less than the customary or requisite number of hours.

   They had only enough money to hire a part-time clerk.

2. lasting, requiring, or being in force only a part of the time.

   part-time employment;

   part-time jobs.

adverb

1. on a part-time basis.

   to work part-time.

part-time

adjective

1. for less than the entire time appropriate to an activity

   a part-time job

   a part-time waitress

adverb

1. on a part-time basis

   he works part time

Other Word Forms

• part-timer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of part time¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Origin of part time²

First recorded in 1890–95; adjective, adverb use of part time

Example Sentences

We found adverts offering high pay for unspecified part time work posted in a variety of unrelated Ukrainian Telegram groups, including some geared at refugees and even beauty tips.

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Working part time in retirement, if you’re healthy enough and can find employers who’ll pay you, can also help avoid outliving your money.

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You can also ask your potential financial adviser/planner “What is your investment philosophy? What services do you provide? How are you paid? What do you charge? How do you measure success? Am I saving enough? What kind of unexpected expenses will I face? Would it make sense for me to work part time when I move to the U.S.? How long will our money last?”

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Last year, Rose was working as a contractor, delivering packages for Amazon part time.

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Eisenhower, who lived in Indian Wells part time, is memorialized with a statue outside City Hall.

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