spare time

[ spair tahym ]

noun

1. time that is free from the demands of work or other obligations; free time:

   To supplement his income from farming, Mike began making mechanical chicken pluckers in his spare time.

   In her spare time, my aunt does a lot of community volunteer work.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spare time¹

First recorded in 1565–75

Example Sentences

“Knotwork LA was created as an outlet to identify the work we do in our spare time,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

The number of volunteers will vary, depending on who has spare time that day.

From BBC

Cabinet minister Steve Reed said Labour had not funded or organised their trips, while Sir Keir told reporters the activists travelled "in their spare time".

From BBC

Labour sources say that Ms Patel was, in her spare time, organising party officials to go out to the US in their spare time.

From BBC

In her spare time, she also enjoys reading, baking, writing, spending time with her family and her latest hobby — planning a wedding and honeymoon.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• convenience
• recreation
• relaxation