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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.

Etymology

Origin of spare time

First recorded in 1565–75

Example Sentences

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Spare time between now and July will be nonexistent.

From The Guardian • Jan. 28, 2013

Spare time was devoted to the study of philosophy, politics and economics.

From New York Times • Dec. 16, 2011

Spare time is Andy's chief possession, and he employs it outrageously.

From Time Magazine Archive

Spare time was spent in pairs or small groups shouting recitations and learning the lessons, including the salesman's ten commandments.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Spare time would be scarce, though; and in the winter we should be quite cut off by snow."

From The Great Amulet by Diver, Maud

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