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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Dykes is expected to compete for the Big 12 title, and a playoff spot, aspirations set by both he and athletic director Mike Buddie; those put TCU in the Top 25, in good time slots, and in the national conversation. — Mac Engel october 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026 Now’s an especially good time to go, with Bobbi’s Bar—the new hotel’s late-night watering hole—hosting Il Pellicano for perhaps the chicest hospitality residency of Frieze week. — Mahoro Seward, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 There are laughs, genuine scares and a bar, all setting the stage for a good time. — Benjamin Carr, AJC.com, 10 Oct. 2026 Good time for fans to line up, good time for the curious to check them out. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 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 16 Oct. 2026.

Legal Definition

good time

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