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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And that's why this year is the prime time to visit some of the European nation’s most iconic cities, which continue to captivate travelers with world-class art, history, cuisine, and naturally, some fantastic hotels.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
But the auction was moving slowly as furniture resellers and deal-seekers competed for items that carried no hint of their stints on prime time.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
The prime time talent show is once again ruining our viewing of acts by constantly cutting in reaction shots of the audience, hosts and random people.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2025
Your intellectual and creative sides combine beautifully, making this a prime time to socialize and engage in mental stimuli.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 July 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
But the auction was moving slowly as furniture resellers and deal-seekers competed for items that carried no hint of their stints on prime time.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
The prime time talent show is once again ruining our viewing of acts by constantly cutting in reaction shots of the audience, hosts and random people.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2025
Your intellectual and creative sides combine beautifully, making this a prime time to socialize and engage in mental stimuli.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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