wartime

Definition

  • noun: a time when a country is involved in a war
  • noun: a period during which a war is in progress
  • often used before another noun

Examples

  • Many goods were rationed during/in 'wartime'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) is closer than Russia. After six years, the return of spring fashion. Fresh and breezy... unlike the pompous styles of wartime. l'll make mincemeat of you! ''You'll reckon with me!'' Another sad page... in the tragedy of our men in Russia. (..)
    1988 Cinema Paradiso