downtime
noun
down·time
ˈdau̇n-ˌtīm 
1
: time during which production is stopped especially during setup for an operation or when making repairs
2
: inactive time (such as time between periods of work)
napping during our downtime
an injured athlete facing months of downtime
Examples of downtime in a Sentence
After a busy day at work, I look forward to some downtime at home.
The kids napped during their downtime.
We need to minimize network downtime.
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The couple's offseason adventures included a trip to Montana with pal Erin Andrews and friends, luxe dinner dates and downtime with friends.
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 25 July 2025
Long hours, little pay, getting high in his downtime to decompress.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Living longer and healthier lives has become a core mission for many workers and executives, and Carvalho’s career and downtime reflects just that.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Christina Haack is making the best of her downtime after Christina on the Coast ended up on HGTV‘s chopping block.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 July 2025
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 25 July 2025
Long hours, little pay, getting high in his downtime to decompress.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Living longer and healthier lives has become a core mission for many workers and executives, and Carvalho’s career and downtime reflects just that.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Christina Haack is making the best of her downtime after Christina on the Coast ended up on HGTV‘s chopping block.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for downtime
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“Downtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downtime. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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