full-timer

noun

full-tim·​er ˈfu̇l-ˈtī-mər How to pronounce full-timer (audio)
: a person who works full-time

Examples of full-timer in a Sentence

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And guess what, creative professionals are driving this surge and are at the forefront of the gig economy, including full-timers and part-time side hustlers. Rachel Wells, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025 Then my guess is there will be a select group of young players who might be starters or full-timers eventually but will still get some reps on Saturday as part of their summer training. Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024 Today, the group has a team of three full-timers and collaborates with other political organizations like Middle Seat and Left Flank. Jane Thier, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024 Growth in the number of independent workers since 2023 was essentially flat since 2023 but the number of full-timers grew by a significant 6.5%, up from 26 million in 2023. Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 View List The actress, who has played Meredith Grey since the series’ premiere, ceased to be a full-timer midway through Season 19, when her character moved to Boston with her children. Charlie Mason, TVLine, 9 July 2024 At the time of the petition, the company employed 771 full- and part-time employees, or about 290 full-timers and 481 part-timers. Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 2 July 2024 The Panthers went 24-59 (.289) with no playoff berths in his five years and had six different head coaches, including interim bosses, as full-timers Ron Rivera, Matt Rhule and Frank Reich all got shown the door. Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2024 The actions against contractors and full-timers have a chilling effect on our efforts to improve our conditions. Toni Allen, Fortune, 3 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of full-timer was in 1839

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“Full-timer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-timer. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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