Synonyms of part-timenext
: involving or working less than customary or standard hours
a part-time job
part-time students
part-time adverb
part-timer noun

Examples of part-time in a Sentence

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His LinkedIn profile indicated he’s been a part-time teacher at C2 Education, a national tutoring and college counseling provider located in Torrance. Michael Collins, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 The series features Cherish as a part-time gardener who solves crimes with the help of her husband, an ex–police chief. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026 According to the LinkedIn page, Allen worked as a part-time teacher at C2 Education, a tutoring service that offers testing prep for high school students. Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026 According to his LinkedIn profile, Allen worked as a part-time teacher at the private tutoring company C2 Education. Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for part-time

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of part-time was in 1856

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“Part-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part-time. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

part-time

adjective or adverb
ˈpärt-ˈtīm
: involving or working less than a full or regular schedule

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