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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However, after landing, Burr said he was surprised by both the restaurants and eagerness of the audience of have a good time. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025 Best Dice Game For a purr-fectly good time with friends, roll the dice and let the games begin. Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025 Some want a clear daily view of tasks to help build good time management habits. William Jones, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025 Nearly two-thirds of CFOs do not believe now is a good time to take greater risks. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for good time

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Legal Definition

good time

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