wartime

noun

war·​time ˈwȯr-ˌtīm How to pronounce wartime (audio)
often attributive
: a period during which a war is in progress
rationing during wartime

Examples of wartime in a Sentence

Many goods were rationed during wartime.
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Okinawa is part of a blockade, commonly known as the first island chain, that forms with Taiwan and the Philippines under a U.S. defense concept, which attempts to leverage the islands to contain China's navy and air force in the Western Pacific Ocean during wartime. John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 The Alien Enemies Act allows the president to arrest, imprison or deport immigrants from a country considered an enemy of the U.S. during wartime. Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025 With so much at stake, Netanyahu’s health in wartime is a concern for both Israelis and the wider world. Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024 The founders had anticipated the need for such a tax, especially in wartime. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wartime 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wartime was in the 14th century

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“Wartime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wartime. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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wartime

noun
war·​time ˈwȯ(ə)r-ˌtīm How to pronounce wartime (audio)
: a period when a war is going on

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