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wartime

American

[wawr-tahym] / ˈwɔrˌtaɪm /

noun

a time or period of war.

Strict travel regulations apply only in wartime.

adjective

caused by, characteristic of, or occurring during war.

wartime shortages.

wartime British

/ ˈwɔːˌtaɪm /

noun

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; see origin at war ¹, time

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Capitalizing on the wartime chaos of the 1940s, Bardo excavated tomb after tomb.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

The U.S. provides $3.8 billion annually in military aid, about 0.5% of Israel’s gross domestic product, plus billions more in emergency wartime assistance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

Eisenkot himself served in Israel's wartime cabinet during the Gaza offensive, Munayyer noted.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

Like Capra, Wasson is an entertainer, fun to read even when he digresses, as in his account of Jimmy Stewart’s stellar wartime record.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

On the quiet, they got in touch with some of their wartime contacts.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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