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downtime

noun

ˈdau̇n-ˌtīm

Definition of downtime

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 anyone who’d rather spend downtime learning than scrolling, one payment covers it for good. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026 When the players had downtime, many checked out what the city has to offer. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026 The industry often talks about cyberattacks in financial terms—costs, losses, downtime, recovery expenses. — Tony Kirtley, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 Yet each of the 553 rooms still give guests the chance to maximize their downtime, thanks to plush bedding, modern bathrooms, and the option to Netflix and chill directly from the hotel television. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for downtime

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Russia's heavy bombardment of the power grid ahead of winter has been an annual feature of the war, aimed at wearing down Ukraine's appetite for the fight by denying civilians heat and running water.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
The same may not prove true of utility costs where many rate hikes remain pending and a tough winter could cause further spikes.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026

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Daily Alerts Stay informed as soon as important news breaks around Washington DC and the entire world.

— Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026
Alice Mushrooms Chocolate Discovery Set Alice mushroom chocolates are for the friend who tries every single wellness trend but also loves to indulge in a daily (or nightly) chocolate break.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

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