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 The opportunity to go out of the country and have a good time for a week with all my guys is an invaluable experience. Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024 In other words, now is a good time to fill your fly boxes with various cicada patterns. Ryan Chelius, Field & Stream, 15 May 2024 But for most CEOs, now is a good time to reflect on what this revolution in business means for them. Peter Vanham, Fortune, 15 May 2024 Local kids didn’t have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to have a good time mixing science fiction with actual science learning. Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2024 Reba McEntire is ready to have a good time at the 2024 ACM Awards. Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024 With friends like Post Malone and Morgan Wallen, look no further for some help having a good time. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019 The present was bleak, but Future Nostalgia promised one hell of a good time. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2024 Now could also be a good time to start thinking of a theme for your nursery if that’s important to you. Tiffany Eve Lawrence, Parents, 3 May 2024

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“Good time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20time. Accessed 20 May. 2024.

Legal Definition

good time

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