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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Early spring is also a good time to take care of annual HVAC maintenance before the weather heats up and the air conditioner is continuously running. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026 Now is a good time to plant cool-weather flowers, vegetables, and bulbs like Easter Lilies and daffodils. Becky Wern, Florida Times-Union, 7 Mar. 2026 Now would be a good time to prune out the dead fronds so spring growth can renew your plants. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026 Now's a good time to bring up other things. Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026 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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