quality time
noun
: time spent giving all of one's attention to someone who is close (such as one's child)
Dad and I spent some quality time together.
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Thanksgiving is a time to get together with loved ones, indulge in a big meal and spend quality time.
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025
The Jumping the Broom actress recently spent some quality time with her oldest son and brought along a close friend with her.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Hosting overnight guests can be such a joyful experience that provides more quality time opportunities, like sharing a cup of morning coffee or staying up a bit late catching up over board games.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
This allowed the boys to have quality time, while their dad and I took a moment for ourselves.
—Alesa Andrew, Parents, 23 Nov. 2025
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025
The Jumping the Broom actress recently spent some quality time with her oldest son and brought along a close friend with her.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Hosting overnight guests can be such a joyful experience that provides more quality time opportunities, like sharing a cup of morning coffee or staying up a bit late catching up over board games.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
This allowed the boys to have quality time, while their dad and I took a moment for ourselves.
—Alesa Andrew, Parents, 23 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quality time
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“Quality time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20time. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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