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.

Examples of good time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Now is really a good time for Democratic leaders to dust off their knowledge of the Amendment—this time regarding their own party’s President. Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 3 July 2024 With a Paramount Plus price hike coming on August 20th, now might be a good time to secure a year’s worth of access to the streaming service. Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 2 July 2024 Nothing gives me that same thing as being on stage and being with people and having a good time. Scott Huver, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024 Nobody going there to fight, everybody’s going to have a good time. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 14 June 2024 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 7 Jul. 2024.

Legal Definition

good time

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