time-share

American  

[tahym-shair] / ˈtaɪmˌʃɛər /

verb (used with object)

time-shared, time-sharing

1. to use or occupy by time-sharing.

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noun

1. time-sharing.

time-share British  

adjective

1. denoting, relating to, or forming part of time sharing of property

   time-share villas

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Other Word Forms

• time-sharer noun

Etymology

Origin of time-share

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Under a time-share agreement, he would reimburse Starbucks for personal use of the jet above a $250,000 annual cap.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Cloobeck made his fortune in real estate and hospitality, and founded Diamond Resorts International, a sprawling time-share and vacation property company.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2024

Ernesto and Adoracion Garcia, who moved from the Philippines a decade ago, joined a dozen other relatives in two time-share apartments at the Hyatt Regency in Kaanapali after being left homeless by the fire.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2023

In addition to the bad marriage, I fell victim over the years to get-rich-quick schemes, time-share deals, cosmetic surgery scams, you name it—bad decision after bad decision.

From Slate • Jan. 17, 2023

“A sort-of boyfriend? Is it like a time-share and you get him for a couple of weeks in May and November?”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray