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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There was no good time for the Blue Jays to lose a key hitter, especially Bichette, who had been a driving force behind their success since the summer began heating up. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025 One of the secrets to SAP’s success is understanding that in technology, there is never a good time to rest on your laurels, says chief operating officer Sebastian Steinhauser. Andrew Saunders, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025 Fall is a particularly good time to visit Natural Bridge State Park. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025 The festival bills itself as a smashing good time, and the schedule is packed, so don’t miss it. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 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 14 Sep. 2025.

Legal Definition

good time

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