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
In between all the festive activities, Netflix has your downtime covered with seasonal streaming options, from Christmas classics to original content (although 2017's A Christmas Prince did not make our list).
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James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Machine downtime can sink by 30% to 50%, labor productivity can improve by 15% to 30%, and cost reduction from inventory holding can reach 15% to 20%, among other improvements pinpointed by McKinsey.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Instead of mindlessly scrolling on your phone in your downtime, try reading a Pearls summary for a subject like psychology, history, productivity, money, or science.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
Bows and ostrich feather cuffs on your heavenly soft pajamas makes precious downtime of lazy mornings and late-night lounging delightfully decadent.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
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James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Machine downtime can sink by 30% to 50%, labor productivity can improve by 15% to 30%, and cost reduction from inventory holding can reach 15% to 20%, among other improvements pinpointed by McKinsey.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Instead of mindlessly scrolling on your phone in your downtime, try reading a Pearls summary for a subject like psychology, history, productivity, money, or science.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
Bows and ostrich feather cuffs on your heavenly soft pajamas makes precious downtime of lazy mornings and late-night lounging delightfully decadent.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Downtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downtime. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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