spare time

noun
UK: /ˌspeə ˈtaɪm/
US: /ˌsper ˈtaɪm/

  1. Time when you are not working or busy.

    1. I read books in my spare time.
    2. What do you usually do in your spare time when you aren't studying?

  2. Time available for hobbies, relaxation, or other pursuits outside of one's regular responsibilities.

    1. She enjoys gardening in her spare time.
    2. In his spare time, he volunteers at the local animal shelter and helps those in need.

Synonyms

leisure free time downtime recreation
spare time adjective

  1. Used to describe an activity or resource that is available during one's free moments.

    1. I do spare time activities.
    2. This project is a spare time endeavor, not a full-time job, so don't pressure yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spare time" in English means: Time when you are not working or busy., Time available for hobbies, relaxation, or other pursuits outside of one's regular responsibilities..

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

Synonyms for "spare time": leisure, free time, downtime, recreation.

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