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Definition of wartime

wartime

/ˈwɔːrˌtaɪm/
war · time
Plural:wartimes
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wartime Lexical Profile

wartime Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Occurring, existing, or used during a period of armed conflict.

Example

"The historical archive preserves thousands of letters written under strict wartime censorship."

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• noun

1

A period during which a war is taking place.

Example

"Rationing of basic food items and fuel became a daily reality for civilians during wartime."

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• Rhymes for wartime

• Nearby Words

wart snake
warta
warthog
wartime
wartless
wartlike
warty

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'war' (from Old Northern French 'werre') and 'time' (from Old English 'tima'), attested since the late 14th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wartime. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wartime
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