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

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July is a good time to fill in bare or now weedy spots left by winter, drought or pests. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026 Felt like a good time to check in with the rest of the National League East. Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 26 June 2026 This is a good time to be alive. Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 25 June 2026 So, is now a good time to buy gold? Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 24 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 29 Jun. 2026.

Legal Definition

good time

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