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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But for those building an emergency fund or saving for a short-term goal, experts say now may be a good time to shop around for a higher-paying savings account. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 In some ways, this is a good time to be an independent artist with social media and the internet. — Angel Diaz, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026 The fans were on their feet, dancing and having a good time, celebrating with their team. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026 Now’s maybe a good time to put the remote down, though, and go touch some grass. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 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 5 Oct. 2026.

Legal Definition

good time

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