free time

noun
UK: /ˌfriː ˈtaɪm/
US: /ˌfriː ˈtaɪm/

  1. Time when you are not working or have other duties and can relax and do things you enjoy.

    1. I like to read books in my free time.
    2. What do you usually do in your free time after school and homework?

  2. A period when you are not required to work or be at school, used for relaxation or hobbies.

    1. She enjoys painting during her free time.
    2. In my free time, I volunteer at the local animal shelter, walking the dogs.

Synonyms

liberty spare time leisure opportunity downtime
free time transitive-verb

  1. To release someone or something that was being held, like an animal or a captive person.

    1. They will free the bird from its cage.
    2. The government decided to free all political prisoners after the talks.

  2. To make something available for use, often land or resources, that was previously restricted.

    1. They wanted to free up some land to build a new school.
    2. The company decided to free up its resources to invest in research and development.
free time adjective

  1. Not limited or controlled something available to everyone.

    1. We got free tickets to the show.
    2. The museum is free to enter on Tuesdays, which is great for families.

  2. Available or not busy, so able to do what you want.

    1. Are you free this weekend to meet for coffee?
    2. I'm not free to help you today because of my prior appointments.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "free time" in English means: Time when you are not working or have other duties and can relax and do things you enjoy., A period when you are not required to work or be at school, used for relaxation or hobbies..

The phonetic transcription of "free time" is /ˌfriː ˈtaɪm/ in British English and /ˌfriː ˈtaɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "free time": liberty, spare time, leisure, opportunity, downtime.

Example usage of "free time": "I like to read books in my free time.". More examples on the page.