prime time
noun
1
: the time period when the television or radio audience is the largest
also
: television shows shown in prime time
2
: the choicest or busiest time
3
: big time sense 2
a pitcher not yet ready for prime time
Examples of prime time in a Sentence
The program is being shown during prime time.
He's the best actor in prime time.
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Protecting prime time frees you from the relentless cycles of meetings, busy work, and perpetual reactions.
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Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The Bronx Bombers still used the facility for spring training though, so MLB provided the Rays with a little extra time to get their new home ready for prime time.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
San Jose, California; Seattle; and San Diego also saw price premiums in March, while late fall was prime time to sell in Tampa Bay and Phoenix.
—Sami Sparber, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
The switch-hitter from the Dominican Republic becomes Rule 5 eligible after this season, so now is prime time for the Tigers to move him.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The Bronx Bombers still used the facility for spring training though, so MLB provided the Rays with a little extra time to get their new home ready for prime time.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
San Jose, California; Seattle; and San Diego also saw price premiums in March, while late fall was prime time to sell in Tampa Bay and Phoenix.
—Sami Sparber, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
The switch-hitter from the Dominican Republic becomes Rule 5 eligible after this season, so now is prime time for the Tigers to move him.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prime time
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“Prime time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prime%20time. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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