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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Our goal is to develop strong young ladies while having a good time as a team. Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025 In Zones 6-7, November is a good time to plant bulbs because the soil is cool. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025 For Arsenal, the international break comes at a good time. James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025 Rhoads says late November to early December is a good time to see the monarchs of Pismo—though of course that can shift. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025 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 16 Nov. 2025.

Legal Definition

good time

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