prime time
noun
1
: the time period when the television or radio audience is the largest
also
: television shows shown in prime time
2
: the choicest or busiest time
3
: big time sense 2
a pitcher not yet ready for prime time
Examples of prime time in a Sentence
The program is being shown during prime time.
He's the best actor in prime time.
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Fox News provides a steady stream of pro-Trump commentary in prime time and there is no reason to believe the president’s daughter-in-law will divert from that approach.
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Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2025
More importantly for those concerned with revenue, the Steelers always draw big numbers in prime time and a ton of people will watch to see if Joe Burrow can keep his season alive in what should be a high-scoring game.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Bottom line: The Hawks aren’t ready for prime time, so stop casting them as a prime-time product.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
And since bare legs are also not an option in the winter, these Spanx leggings, a style Gwyneth Paltrow has worn, or these soft velvet Free People pants are also about to have their prime time.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2025
More importantly for those concerned with revenue, the Steelers always draw big numbers in prime time and a ton of people will watch to see if Joe Burrow can keep his season alive in what should be a high-scoring game.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Bottom line: The Hawks aren’t ready for prime time, so stop casting them as a prime-time product.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
And since bare legs are also not an option in the winter, these Spanx leggings, a style Gwyneth Paltrow has worn, or these soft velvet Free People pants are also about to have their prime time.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Prime time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prime%20time. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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