wartime

American  

[wawr-tahym] / ˈwɔrˌtaɪm /

noun

1. a time times or period of war.

   Strict travel regulations apply only in wartime.

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adjective

1. caused by, characteristic of, or occurring during war.

   wartime shortages.

wartime British  

/ ˈwɔːˌtaɪm /

noun

1. 1. a period or time of war

   2. ( as modifier )

      wartime conditions

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Etymology

Origin of wartime

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; war ¹, time

Example Sentences

After listing Oppenheimer’s wartime accomplishments, including overseeing the invention of the plutonium bomb, Rabi asked the inquisitors, “What more do you want, mermaids?”

From Los Angeles Times

"The design incorporates Her Majesty's Royal Cypher, a stylised St Edward's Crown and the Auxiliary Territorial Service emblem, acknowledging her wartime service and lifelong sense of duty," the mint added.

From BBC

Having them produced in Finland guarantees that they can be supplied "also in wartime", he explained.

From Barron's

At the time of the record destruction, which was revealed by a night watchman who saw it happening and saved some documents, UBS was under scrutiny for its wartime activities.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of his special memories, he said, was seeing Vera Lynn, the wartime singer who travelled the world to entertain troops and boost morale.

From BBC