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 can be integrated through better alcohol-free drinks, sober meet-ups, daytime programming, new partnerships and marketing that doesn’t automatically use alcohol as shorthand for having a good time. Sunita Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 For all the anger online, the people who went to see her sing live seemed to be having a pretty good time. Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry didn’t really have a good time in the UK before their move to the US. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2026 But this is also a good time to remind everyone that these things aren’t always predictors of future starters. Antonio Morales, New York Times, 11 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 2026.

Legal Definition

good time

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