1. a period during which a war is being fought

1. relating to or occurring during a war

Examples

• During wartime, many factories were converted to produce military equipment.
• The government imposed strict rationing during wartime.
• Wartime shortages affected everyone in the country.
• She worked as a nurse during wartime.
• The wartime economy required significant sacrifices from civilians.
• Many families were separated during the long wartime years.
• Wartime propaganda encouraged citizens to support the war effort.