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prime time

noun

Definition of prime time

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 2
  • a pitcher not yet ready for prime time
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prime-time

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Examples of prime time in a Sentence

  1. The program is being shown during prime time.

  2. He's the best actor in prime time.

First Known Use of prime time

1947

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prime time

noun

Definition of prime time for English Language Learners

  • : the time in the evening when the largest number of people are watching television

  • : the television shows that are on during prime time

  • : the highest or most difficult level of use

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