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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The 49ers’ bye week also came at a good time, with Mike Evans and Nick Bosa optimistic about returning and the addition of Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner providing another boost. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026 If your garden art is special, the winter is a good time to get things repaired, repainted, and ready for spring. — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2026 Election Night can also be a good time to promote other parts of a network. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026 October is often considered a good time to get vaccinated ahead of the winter respiratory virus season, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. — Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 2026.

Legal Definition

good time

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