Phrase guide

drive time

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The time it takes to drive between two points.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • My commute drive time is usually 45 minutes, but it can be 20 if I leave at 5:30am.
  • Drive time to the park from the Interstate is 40 minutes.
  • I get some of my best thinking done during my drive times.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The time of the day when most people commute to work, regarded as a popular time to listen to the radio.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: broadcasting, media

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: driving time

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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