peacetime

American  

[pees-tahym] / ˈpisˌtaɪm /

noun

1. a time times or period of peace.

   a large navy even in peacetime.

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adjective

1. of or for such a period.

   peacetime uses of atomic energy.

peacetime British  

/ ˈpiːsˌtaɪm /

noun

1. 1. a period without war; time of peace

   2. ( as modifier )

      a peacetime agreement

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Etymology

Origin of peacetime

First recorded in 1545–55; peace + time

Example Sentences

It took months for the strait to be fully cleared of mines after the Iran-Iraq War in 1988—and unlike today, that was during peacetime.

From Barron's

It took months for the strait to be fully cleared of mines after the Iran-Iraq War in 1988—and unlike today, that was during peacetime.

From Barron's

The disaster was the deadliest for the Argentine navy in peacetime.

From Barron's

From its modern inception in 1963, it was the nation’s highest peacetime civilian honor for those who had traveled a long road and given our country something great.

From The Wall Street Journal

Carrier deployments during peacetime are typically six months long, with planners allowing for a few months of potential overrun if needed, said Mark Montgomery, a retired rear admiral.

From The Wall Street Journal