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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Heart for animals Bouffard’s co-workers and family celebrated her Sunday as a punctual, reliable colleague and friend who liked to smoke, drink, gamble and have a good time.
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Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
The bloody good time, directed by Kirill Sokolov, closed out the film festival as a gasping, guffawing audience couldn't get enough of the female-forward cast led by Zazie Beetz, Patricia Arquette, Myha'la and Heather Graham.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Co-creator and director Mike Clattenburg (Trailer Park Boys) highlights the joy and humor in watching a streetwise Jesus constantly scheming, all in the name of having a good time with his friends.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Thursday, March 19 SoCo Stomp This nonstop music festival in the heart of Austin’s entertainment and shopping district promises a good time.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
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Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
The bloody good time, directed by Kirill Sokolov, closed out the film festival as a gasping, guffawing audience couldn't get enough of the female-forward cast led by Zazie Beetz, Patricia Arquette, Myha'la and Heather Graham.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Co-creator and director Mike Clattenburg (Trailer Park Boys) highlights the joy and humor in watching a streetwise Jesus constantly scheming, all in the name of having a good time with his friends.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Thursday, March 19 SoCo Stomp This nonstop music festival in the heart of Austin’s entertainment and shopping district promises a good time.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Good time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20time. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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