wartime
WAW-tym
Wartime (noun) means the period during which a war is being fought. Example: “Food was rationed for civilians during wartime.”
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The period during which a war is being fought.
"But, she says, a wartime ban on recordings using shellac and vinyl kept the Walker version from being released."
— Norman Pearlstine, Stormy Monday Blues (2002)
"Food was rationed for civilians during wartime."
"The factory switched to producing weapons during wartime."
"Many families grew vegetables in their gardens during wartime to make food last."
How to use wartime
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe period when a country is at war, as opposed to peacetime.
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wartime rationing
wartime economy
wartime leader
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Etymology
A compound of war and time.
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What does “wartime” mean?
The word “wartime” means the period during which a war is being fought. In plain terms, the period when a country is at war, as opposed to peacetime.
How do you pronounce “wartime”?
“Wartime” is pronounced WAW-tym (/ˈwɔː(ɹ)taɪm/ in IPA).
How do you use “wartime” in a sentence?
Here is “wartime” used in a sentence: “Food was rationed for civilians during wartime.”
What is the opposite of “wartime”?
The opposite of “wartime” — its antonyms — is peacetime.
What part of speech is “wartime”?
“Wartime” is a noun.
Is “wartime” a common word?
“Wartime” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between wartime and peacetime?
Wartime refers to the period during which a war is being fought, while peacetime describes periods without active conflict. The two terms are direct opposites often used to contrast policies, economies, or daily life under each condition.
Is wartime one word or two?
Wartime is written as a single word functioning as a noun, as in "wartime rationing" or "during wartime." It should not be split into "war time" in standard usage.
Can wartime be used as an adjective?
Yes, wartime is commonly used attributively before a noun, such as "wartime shortages" or "wartime leader," even though its core definition is as a noun describing the period of conflict.
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