me time

or me-time

[ mee tahym ]

noun

, Informal.

1. time spent focusing on oneself and only doing things one wants to do:

   I’ll try to find some me time when the kids go back to school.

me-time

noun

1. the time a person has to himself or herself, in which to do something for his or her own enjoyment

Word History and Origins

Origin of me time¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

And when I didn’t reply he sent an alarm clock emoji and told me: 'Time’s running out.'

From BBC

For Julie Bowen, mom of three teenage boys, a perfect Sunday would include plenty of “me time.”

From Los Angeles Times

“And if I am looking for a specific soundbite, I don’t have to listen to the whole contestant interview, I can use an AI app to do a search for what I need. This definitely has saved me time.”

From BBC

“Mookie told me time and time again, whatever it takes to make us the best ballclub, that’s what he’s willing to do,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times

“And if I am looking for a specific soundbite, I don’t have to listen to the whole contestant interview, I can use an AI app to do a search for what I need. This definitely has saved me time.”

From BBC