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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Drinks come in ridiculous glasses—like a copper bathtub complete with a rubber ducky—the music is blasting, and the entire restaurant is there to have a good time. Molly Barstein, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026 Now would be a good time to prepare the affected lawn sections for new sod. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026 It’s been a good time to be an SMU fan. Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026 Jones said this is an especially good time to consider company bonds since corporate profits have been especially strong. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 29 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2026.

Legal Definition

good time

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