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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Let’s say your partner has a scrolling habit that detracts from quality time. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026 From touring with Bob Dylan and spending quality time with Dolly Parton to being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, even Sheryl Crow can’t believe the arc of her career. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026 To help, let family and friends know your goals, and encourage them to prioritize quality time and experiences over stuff. — Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 2 Oct. 2026 Bruce Willis loves spending quality time with his five daughters. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 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 1 Nov. 2026.

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