good time

noun

: the right moment to do something or for something to happen
Is this a good time for me to come over?
This is as good a time as any.

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With new data regarding inflation released this week, and with a new Federal Reserve meeting set for later in the month, now may be a good time for savers to evaluate their CD term options. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 June 2026 Late June is also a good time to grab cucumbers and apricots from your garden. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026 This would be a good time for Texas to take advantage of winnable games. David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026 Organizers are promising — wait for it — a dam good time. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for good time

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“Good time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20time. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

Legal Definition

good time

noun
: a deduction for good behavior made from a convict's term of imprisonment
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