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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“Good time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20time. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

Legal Definition

good time

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