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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This is also a good time to set expectations around screen time, apps, games and online behavior. Larry Magid, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025 Experts say the time between model years is a good time for buyers to negotiate lower prices at dealerships. Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 19 Dec. 2025 Up in the suite at the 49ers home field, Levi's Stadium, the former college basketball player is a reliable good time. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025 The thing these endeavors share is a healthy balance between testing your mountain mettle and having a goofy good time. Outside Online, 17 Dec. 2025 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 26 Dec. 2025.

Legal Definition

good time

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