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.

Examples of good time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Flight director Diane Dailey told us the controllers are watching for things like if the astronauts are loaded down with equipment, which indicates that would not be a good time to call unless urgent. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026

The mother and daughter were there to have a good time, but instead they were harassed and threatened. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

For individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), that seasonal shift can also be a good time to revisit whether returning to work makes sense. — Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

This is also a good time to review CyberGuy's guide to fixing common home Wi-Fi security risks. — Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for good time

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime

Legal Definition

good time

noun

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