wartime

[wawr-tahym]

noun

1. a time times or period of war.

   Strict travel regulations apply only in wartime.

adjective

1. caused by, characteristic of, or occurring during war.

   wartime shortages.

wartime

/ ˈwɔːˌtaɪm /

noun

1. 1. a period or time of war

   2. ( as modifier )

      wartime conditions

Word History and Origins

Origin of wartime¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; war ¹, time

Example Sentences

Several armed gangs in Gaza are reportedly acting under Israeli protection, and allegedly loot aid convoys entering the territory, where shortages remain dire after Israel's wartime blockade.

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In September 1922 Hemingway saw wartime atrocities when the Turkish army pushed the fleeing Greeks into the Aegean Sea.

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After defying Western sanctions for over three years, the Russian economy has slowed to a crawl in recent months under the weight of a labor crunch, high interest rates and a costly wartime fiscal squeeze.

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These centres have become a key component of Myanmar's wartime economy, as the junta battles various rebel groups while relying on Chinese support to maintain its hold on power.

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The scam centres have emerged as a key plank in the wartime economy of Myanmar, where the military has been fighting an array of rebel groups since seizing power.

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