as in winter
a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness
a knee operation that could result in months of downtime for the ski racer
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Recent Examples of downtime
For seasonal businesses such as a fireworks retailer or a vacation destination organization, just two or three hours of downtime could be disastrous and result in a significant hit on their bottom line.
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Kevin Beasley, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Specifically, clinical treatments such as lasers, peels and microneedling are done in clinical settings and may require a short period of downtime.
—Samantha Mims, Essence, 19 May 2025
This concept refers to how men, even after becoming parents, often maintain their hobbies and downtime, while women's free time is often reduced by default.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
On a lighter note, Eddie (Anson Boon) and Harry's daughter Gina (Teddie Allen) are using their downtime in the Cotswolds to get to know each other.
—EW.com, 11 May 2025
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Kevin Beasley, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Specifically, clinical treatments such as lasers, peels and microneedling are done in clinical settings and may require a short period of downtime.
—Samantha Mims, Essence, 19 May 2025
This concept refers to how men, even after becoming parents, often maintain their hobbies and downtime, while women's free time is often reduced by default.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
On a lighter note, Eddie (Anson Boon) and Harry's daughter Gina (Teddie Allen) are using their downtime in the Cotswolds to get to know each other.
—EW.com, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtime
Noun
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When Optima Lakeview was in development during the pandemic, Burnham said the company looked for ways to make the outdoor amenities available year-round, even during the cold winter months.—
Caleb McCullough,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Just keep in mind that the summers are hot, and winters can bring snow and ice.—
Anne Roderique-Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Even taking a short break to breathe, reflect or laugh with a colleague can restore perspective.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The Face the Nation preview was aired during the show, not during an advertising break.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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“Downtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtime. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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