Oftentimes
/ˈɔf.tən.taɪmz/
Meaning & Definition
adverb
On many occasions; frequently.
Oftentimes, I find solace in reading books late at night.
Often; habitual occurrence.
She oftentimes goes for a walk in the park after dinner.
At many times; regularly.
Oftentimes, the students gather in the library to study together.
Many times or repeatedly.
He oftentimes shares his thoughts on various issues during meetings.
Etymology
Middle English 'ofte' + 'times', first known use in the 14th century.
Common Phrases and Expressions
time and again
Repeatedly or often.
more often than not
Usually; frequently.
time after time
Repeatedly over a period of time.
Related Words
often
Occurring frequently.
frequently
Regularly or habitually.
recurrently
Occurring often or repeatedly.
Slang Meanings
All the time
I see him all the time at the gym.
All the freaking time
She complains about her job all the freaking time.