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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So, as Major League Baseball pauses play and honors some of the best performers in each league, now’s a good time to hand out our first-half awards. Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 If the Sex Pistols aren’t having a good time, then Steve Jones isn’t interested. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 10 July 2026 This was a good time in America to be helpful to other people. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 This is a good time to tackle home repairs that have needed your attention. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 July 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 15 Jul. 2026.

Legal Definition

good time

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