on time

phrase

1

a

: at the appointed time

b

: on schedule

2

: on the installment plan

Examples of on time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Evaluate technical progress, reliability, problem-solving and customer interactions instead of relying only on time served. — Matthew Darienzo, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

The city said that work will begin on Monday, but that will also depend upon if the materials come in on time. — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

If you’re limited on time, do a lap around Morgan’s library (the atmosphere will not disappoint), then focus on the special exhibits. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026

At the start of the 2025-2026 school year, the district reported a first-day record 66% of buses arriving on time, a steep improvement from the prior year when only about a third of morning buses made it on time. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for on time

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime