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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Great guy, family man, had a good time racing with him in the Race of Champions. Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 Well — a good time for us, that is. Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026 These seasonal stunners are here for a good time, not a long time. Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2026 May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a very good time to reflect on one of the most urgent public health challenges of our time. Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 19 May 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 29 May. 2026.

Legal Definition

good time

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