Thesaurus results for DOWNTIME

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of downtime Mindful downtime, including meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, or reading instead of screen time, promotes better sleep and mental quiet. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 During the downtime, Birdsong has often gone camping up north in Payson, Arizona with other members of the organization, the list including former first-rounder Reggie Crawford. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 Its quick-release, tool-free battery system enables operators to swap batteries within seconds, minimizing downtime during industrial inspections, security patrols, and disaster response operations. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2026 Jacqueline Carlon, senior vice president of marketing and communications for AerSale, said airlines evaluating the system focus on certification, installation downtime and integration into existing operations. — Amalia Roy, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for downtime

Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtime

Noun

Miles had only pitched 14 2/3 innings in the minors due to injuries when Toronto swooped in and acquired him from San Francisco last winter.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
But if your summer pairings (using winter’s jeans) have been feeling lackluster, white denim is the quickest way to make outfits brighter and fresher with all the same go-to staples.

— Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 8 July 2026

Definition of winter

Noun

Mauney, widely seen as the best rider of his generation and someone who braved the hardest bulls to ride, had to retire in 2023 after a neck break on a bull called Arctic Assassin.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski and Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes might pitch on the Sunday before the All-Star break, which would make Sánchez a logical choice.

— Matt Gelb, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of break

Browse Nearby Words

down the line

downtime

downtimes

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Downtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtime. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of downtime

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on downtime

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

gambol

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes