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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When the streamers come down, the felt lift goes with them, and what survives is a line in the budget defended by everyone who had a good time. Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Thomas shares that now is particularly good time to look for a better job if out of work. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 AlexSecret/Getty Images The start of the new month is often a good time for savers to re-evaluate their financial strategies. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 29 June 2026 In the Lower South, for instance, February is a good time. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 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 2 Jul. 2026.

Legal Definition

good time

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