peacetime

Definition of peacetimenext

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 peacetime At first, it was thought that over time, governments would want to allow growth to organically whittle down debt-to-income ratios, which is the ideal way to pay down massive peacetime spending and tax cut binges. Kenneth S. Rogoff, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026 The White Worm, who styled herself as a peacetime consigliere, is reduced to obsolescence by the promise of all-out war. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 In peacetime — which, due to its neutrality, is the norm in Switzerland — these bunkers are turned into wine cellars, saunas or, in the case of the University of Bern, storage. Rob Schmitz, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026 The budget deficit as a share of the economy in 2025, during a peacetime expansion, was larger than any year of the 1930s, the decade of the Great Depression. Editorial Board, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peacetime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacetime
peace
Noun
  • July 31 2026 A 60-day ceasefire to allow for peace talks expires with no new deal in place.
    Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The overwater bungalows are pretty special, hovering over lapping waves where guests can stay in total peace and solitude.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Peacetime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacetime. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!