spare time

noun

: the time when one is not working : free time
He likes to ski in his spare time.

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But like many aspiring authors shy about their talent, Agathe only scribbles in her spare time and refuses to let anyone read her work. Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025 What kind of business would hold it against their employee for being an artist in their spare time? Nate Rogers, Vulture, 22 May 2025 In her spare time, however, her long-term passion is travelling the world, with one of her favourite places being Ibiza. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 Wright is based in Irun, 10 minutes away from Gal Stadium, but with less to do and explore in his spare time. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for spare time

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“Spare time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spare%20time. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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