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

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The youthful street urchins (Donnalesly Fondjo, Kiana Beverly and Aneesah Jemei) make for a good time, as do Juwon Tyrel Perry’s juicy vocal stylings for Audrey II. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026 So this probably is not a good time to face a fast-rising Broncos team that is 6-2. — Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2026 Now is a good time to shorten long, lanky canes that can whip around in Santa Ana and winter winds. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026 With $350 in FanCash arriving win or lose, Saturday night is a good time to go against the crowd. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2026.

Legal Definition

good time

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