spare time

[spair tahym]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spare time¹

First recorded in 1565–75

Related Words

• convenience 
• recreation 
• relaxation