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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Can’t miss John Mateer vs. Bryce Underwood in prime time.
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Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Sidelining women’s tennis in prime time isn’t just outdated.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
These debates should be held live on major Boston television stations or CNN or even Fox News, in prime time.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
Come prime time, team schedule announcement videos crafted over the course of months will likely grab even more spotlight.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 May 2025
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Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Sidelining women’s tennis in prime time isn’t just outdated.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
These debates should be held live on major Boston television stations or CNN or even Fox News, in prime time.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
Come prime time, team schedule announcement videos crafted over the course of months will likely grab even more spotlight.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 May 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 2 Jul. 2025.
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