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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The family of three was spotted at Central Park in New York City, enjoying some quality time. Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 1 June 2026 Backyard campouts offer camping nostalgia with home comforts, creating quality time without the hassle. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026 Venus moves through Cancer through June 13, making the first half of the month ideal for easy, fulfilling travel, weekend getaways, and quality time with close friends in familiar or newly discovered places. Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026 Money is the main barrier that’s preventing this quality time with children; more than half of the respondents earn under 200% of the federal poverty level, or just under $55,000 for a family of three. Lina Ruiz may 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026 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 6 Jun. 2026.

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