flextime

[ fleks-tahym ]

noun

1. a system of working that allows an employee to choose, within limits, the hours for starting and leaving work each day.

Other Words From

• flextimer flexi·timer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of flextime¹

First recorded in 1970–75; flex ² + time

Example Sentences

I really strive to lead an inclusive team where everyone’s opinions are heard, and there is ample flextime for personal business.

From New York Times

Men need to be transparent at work about family responsibilities, including taking full parental leave, sick leave and requesting flextime arrangements that support their partner’s career and household demands.

From Seattle Times

One reason why employees take remote jobs is their bosses give them flextime; they can make their own hours, take time off for children’s activities or to go to the gym or walk the dog.

From Washington Times

If he had any reservations listening to me explain how flextime was a necessity while I bounced Sasha on my lap, hoping all the while that her diaper wouldn’t leak, he didn’t express them.

From Literature

A quote from Nelson Mandela introduces the section that encourages women to ask for flextime: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

From New York Times