good time

noun

: the right moment to do something or for something to happen
Is this a good time for me to come over?
This is as good a time as any.

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October is often considered a good time to get vaccinated ahead of the winter respiratory virus season, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. — Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Broadcom is emerging as a big winner from an Anthropic initial public offering, making this a good time to add the semiconductor stock to portfolios, according to several Wall Street analysts. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 Thanksgiving is less than a month away, so now’s a good time to start preparing before the rush. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2026 The All-Star Break and trade deadline (February 11, 2027) will also impact odds and be a good time to lock in wagers. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for good time

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“Good time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20time. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

Legal Definition

good time

noun
: a deduction for good behavior made from a convict's term of imprisonment
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