prime time
noun
1
: the time period when the television or radio audience is the largest
also
: television shows shown in prime time
2
: the choicest or busiest time
3
: big time sense 2
a pitcher not yet ready for prime time
Examples of prime time in a Sentence
The program is being shown during prime time.
He's the best actor in prime time.
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The prime time game between the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks will be Jason Benetti’s debut as the network’s lead baseball announcer.
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Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The streamer and the league worked together to make the Yankees-Giants game happen one day early and present it in prime time Wednesday night.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The Athletics are assembling an interesting young core but don’t look ready for prime time yet, and the Los Angeles Angels look destined for another rough year.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Both teams made big plays in the closing minutes, but the Sailors (25-6) performed best in prime time.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
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Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The streamer and the league worked together to make the Yankees-Giants game happen one day early and present it in prime time Wednesday night.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The Athletics are assembling an interesting young core but don’t look ready for prime time yet, and the Los Angeles Angels look destined for another rough year.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Both teams made big plays in the closing minutes, but the Sailors (25-6) performed best in prime time.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Prime time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prime%20time. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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