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.

Examples of good time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sunset is an especially good time to hit the water, when dolphin-spotting cruises—several companies, including Barrier Island Eco Tours, offer these excursions—pair wildlife watching with golden-hour views. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026

The most impressive trick Paranormal Activity pulls off is making an entire theater — devotees and newcomers alike — afraid to look away, and giving them one hell of a good time while doing it. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

That means on average, each individual film is doing better, but there aren't as many choices for folks who've had a good time and want to come back, the audiences that multiplex theaters were designed to capture. — Bob Mondello, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026

Fall is also a good time to stain and reseal your deck, and give it a good clean. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for good time

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

Legal Definition

good time

noun

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