all-time

adjective

ˈȯl-ˌtīm 

1

: full-time sense 1

2

: being for or of all time up to and including the present

especially : exceeding all others of all time

an all-time bestseller

Examples of all-time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Blue Jays were about to go on a magical run that would come within inches of a title, ultimately falling short in an all-time classic of a World Series. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

The stock soared to an all-time high of above $225 shortly after its June 12 debut, before falling on tough times. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

High-profile investors warned of an impending AI bubble after tech stocks drove the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to all-time highs. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Ten minutes later, Messi buried a left-foot penalty into the top corner, adding to his tally as the Albiceleste’s all-time leading scorer. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for all-time

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime