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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Accidents, human error, harsh weather, and actions during wartime are among the things that could send a ship to the bottom.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
This is the first time that a country has deliberately targeted commercial data centers during wartime.
—Dennis Murphy, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Kent’s departure quickly became a flashpoint inside conservative media, with some praising him for taking a stand and others accusing him of undermining the administration during wartime.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The Fairfield community surrounding Travis Air Force Base knows all too well the realities and uncertainties that come with wartime.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
This is the first time that a country has deliberately targeted commercial data centers during wartime.
—Dennis Murphy, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Kent’s departure quickly became a flashpoint inside conservative media, with some praising him for taking a stand and others accusing him of undermining the administration during wartime.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The Fairfield community surrounding Travis Air Force Base knows all too well the realities and uncertainties that come with wartime.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wartime
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“Wartime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wartime. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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wartime
noun
war·time
ˈwȯ(ə)r-ˌtīm 
: a period when a war is going on
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