time-share

American  

[tahym-shair] / ˈtaɪmˌʃɛər /

verb (used with object)

time-shared, time-sharing

1. to use or occupy by time-sharing.

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noun

1. time-sharing.

time-share British  

adjective

1. denoting, relating to, or forming part of time sharing of property

   time-share villas

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Other Word Forms

• time-sharer noun

Etymology

Origin of time-share

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Cloobeck made his fortune in real estate and hospitality, and founded Diamond Resorts International, a sprawling time-share and vacation property company.

From Los Angeles Times

Ernesto and Adoracion Garcia, who moved from the Philippines a decade ago, joined a dozen other relatives in two time-share apartments at the Hyatt Regency in Kaanapali after being left homeless by the fire.

From Seattle Times

A so-called commercial lender, Western Alliance mostly lends to businesses, like time-share companies, real-estate developers and hoteliers.

From New York Times

Did she want me to invest in her time-share?

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to the bad marriage, I fell victim over the years to get-rich-quick schemes, time-share deals, cosmetic surgery scams, you name it—bad decision after bad decision.

From Slate