spare time

noun

: the time when one is not working : free time
He likes to ski in his spare time.

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The lure of academia Since joining TRW in 1980, Samueli had been simultaneously teaching college engineering courses in his spare time—first at California State University, Northridge, and then at UCLA. IEEE Spectrum, 20 Apr. 2025 In her spare time, Jareeporn is an avid reader and says one of her favorite books is the 14th century Chinese classical novel, The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which offers lessons in leadership, strategic thinking, teamwork and adaptability. Gloria Haraito, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 On top of that, people seem to be experiencing more daily fatigue, without much spare time or energy to dedicate to cooking. Brittany Delay, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025 The par-3 course will be known as The Loop, which honors Augusta National caddies who would gather there to play in their spare time. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spare time

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“Spare time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spare%20time. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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