full-timer

noun

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

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Now, Joe returns as a season 11 full-timer — and not everyone is happy about that. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026 However, full-timers are compensated for those hours through their annual salary. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 Elle Duncan, the former ESPN host and current Netflix full-timer, will be the host on Opening Day. — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026 Fractional leadership has become a practical option for startups and small businesses that need executive-level guidance without having to hire a full-timer, which is cost-prohibitive for many companies. — Rob Falzon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for full-timer

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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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 9 Jul. 2026.

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