downtime
noun
down·time
ˈdau̇n-ˌtīm 
1
: time during which production is stopped especially during setup for an operation or when making repairs
2
: inactive time (such as time between periods of work)
napping during our downtime
an injured athlete facing months of downtime
Examples of downtime in a Sentence
After a busy day at work, I look forward to some downtime at home.
The kids napped during their downtime.
We need to minimize network downtime.
Recent Examples on the Web
Members of the cast have also been getting into character during their downtime, enjoying Chicago’s thriving food scene.
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Charlotte Goddu, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
So much so that during downtime, Steven walked in on Jeff and Klinghoffer watching a documentary on cults.
—Daniel Kohn, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
During downtime, guests can use the saltwater pool and the open-air gym.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2024
During his downtime, Garcia-Desiderio liked playing handball and soccer.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 15 June 2024
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Charlotte Goddu, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
So much so that during downtime, Steven walked in on Jeff and Klinghoffer watching a documentary on cults.
—Daniel Kohn, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
During downtime, guests can use the saltwater pool and the open-air gym.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2024
During his downtime, Garcia-Desiderio liked playing handball and soccer.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 15 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for downtime
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“Downtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downtime. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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