common time

noun

: a musical meter marked by four beats per measure with the quarter note receiving a single beat

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Other common times to experience stretch marks include growth spurts, puberty, and during weight training or bodybuilding programs. Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024 With over 1,100 locations already open, the retailer plans to open a few hundred more stores before the end of September, the most common time to prepare for the holiday, according to Statista. Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2024 Other common times to start taking down the decorations include New Year's Eve, per Good Housekeeping, as many consider Jan. 1 the end of the season. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2024 Pregnancy is a common time for stretch marks because the skin changes rapidly. Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for common time 

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of common time was in 1597

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“Common time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/common%20time. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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