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 holiday season is prime time for package delivery jobs through Amazon Flex.
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Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Midlife is prime time for prevention.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 Dec. 2025
After another stinker for three quarters in prime time, after another disappointment in less-than-pristine weather, there really is no justification for the Dolphins to play another game, let alone another season, with Tagovailoa as the uncontested starter.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
Six days after an embarrassing 20-9 loss in prime time against the San Francisco 49ers, Dave Canales and his crew put together a stunning performance against the top team in the conference on their home turf.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
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Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Midlife is prime time for prevention.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 Dec. 2025
After another stinker for three quarters in prime time, after another disappointment in less-than-pristine weather, there really is no justification for the Dolphins to play another game, let alone another season, with Tagovailoa as the uncontested starter.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
Six days after an embarrassing 20-9 loss in prime time against the San Francisco 49ers, Dave Canales and his crew put together a stunning performance against the top team in the conference on their home turf.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prime time
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“Prime time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prime%20time. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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