spare time

[spair tahym] / ˈspɛər ˈtaɪm /

NOUN

downtime

Synonyms

STRONGEST

free time

STRONG

break freedom halt interim interlude intermission letup lull pause recess repose respite rest spell stay suspension

WEAK

breathing spell time on one's hands time out time to burn time to kill

Antonyms

STRONG

continuation disturbance energy go persistence

NOUN

leisure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

convenience recreation relaxation

STRONG

chance ease freedom holiday intermission liberty opportunity pause quiet range recess repose respite rest retirement sabbatical scope time unemployment vacation

WEAK

idle hours leave of absence one's own sweet time requiescence spare moments time off vacant hour

Antonyms

STRONGEST

labor work

STRONG

continuation difficulty imprisonment incarceration restraint restriction

WEAK

employment

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In his spare time, he obsesses about where to find the perfect slice of New York-style pizza.Follow him on Twitter @CharlesPassy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Madigan was born in Chicago on September 11, 1950 to a journalist father and a mother who worked as an administrative assistant and did community theater in her spare time.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Those who flocked to Dawson Leery were the sort who spent their spare time at after-school club events and hamburger stands.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026

"And if I have any spare time I try to read as much as I can."

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

Then we drilled more whenever they figured we had spare time.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

spare time

Example Sentences

Related Words