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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Go with the hot hand and the Steelers in prime time.
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
Two matches will be played on Monday night, Feb. 24, with another the next night in prime time, all televised on ESPN or ESPN2.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Historically, the summer months have been prime time for DMV sellers, but the market proved to be sluggish this season.
—Brianna Crane, Axios, 5 Oct. 2024
Respiratory virus season has arrived in the US, and experts say October is a prime time to get vaccinated.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
Two matches will be played on Monday night, Feb. 24, with another the next night in prime time, all televised on ESPN or ESPN2.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Historically, the summer months have been prime time for DMV sellers, but the market proved to be sluggish this season.
—Brianna Crane, Axios, 5 Oct. 2024
Respiratory virus season has arrived in the US, and experts say October is a prime time to get vaccinated.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for prime time
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“Prime time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prime%20time. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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