peacetime

noun

peace·​time ˈpēs-ˌtīm How to pronounce peacetime (audio)
Synonyms of peacetimenext
: a time when a nation is not at war

Examples of peacetime in a Sentence

The size of the army was reduced during peacetime.
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Now in peacetime and with a new set of actors, the time had come to bury the hatchet and settle the issue between once and for all. — Literary Hub, 13 May 2026 Which amendment prohibits quartering of troops in homes during peacetime? — Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 2 July 2026 However, these numbers are still far below peacetime traffic when around 120 ships crossed the strait each day. — Alex Sundby, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Even in peacetime, gas prices tend to rise in the summer months amid greater demand and other considerations, according to AAA. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for peacetime

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First Known Use

circa 1534, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of peacetime was circa 1534

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peacetime

noun
peace·​time ˈpē-ˌstīm How to pronounce peacetime (audio)
: a time when a nation is not at war

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