NYT Dictionary
PEACETIME
/ˈpiːstaɪm/NounPEACE-timepeace-time · 2 syllablesGrade 5
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
The period of time when a nation or people is at peace, not fighting a war.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From peace + time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
wartime
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: