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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It was planted in good time, but mother nature decided to give the Scot’s thermometer a shake. Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 5 June 2026 That's why now is a good time to review your current repayment strategy. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 June 2026 Some of them are just here for a good time – or in this case, only a single season. Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 June 2026 This is also a good time to inspect your caulk’s condition. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 June 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 9 Jun. 2026.

Legal Definition

good time

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