: 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

Recent Examples on the Web For example, the company now offers more part-time roles, consistent work schedules for employees, and the option to swap or pick up extra shifts. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 June 2024 Legislators, who are considered part-time and, for most of them, work other jobs, are required to recuse themselves from voting on bills if an issue directly impacts an employer. Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2024 The Texas clinic cut more than a dozen full-time employees down to a medical director and three part-time staff members. Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 19 June 2024 The Legislature is part-time, paying $16,684 per year. Marcus Dorsey| Rachel Spacek, Idaho Statesman, 19 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for part-time 

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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 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

part-time

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

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