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
The push towards the playoffs continues in Week 14 and a special prime time matchup on Thursday Night Football with the Green Bay Packers (9-3) at Detroit Lions (11-1).
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Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Because Sunday’s game is followed by a Thursday game against the Los Angeles Rams, Greenlaw’s first game back likely will be against the Rams in prime time.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
For all of the twists and turns during a wild three-plus hours in prime time, there is one fairly simple takeaway: The Broncos believe this team has something special brewing.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
Black Friday is the prime time to jump on streaming subscription deals, and Hulu has made this loud and clear with its 2024 Cyber Week savings.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
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Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Because Sunday’s game is followed by a Thursday game against the Los Angeles Rams, Greenlaw’s first game back likely will be against the Rams in prime time.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
For all of the twists and turns during a wild three-plus hours in prime time, there is one fairly simple takeaway: The Broncos believe this team has something special brewing.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
Black Friday is the prime time to jump on streaming subscription deals, and Hulu has made this loud and clear with its 2024 Cyber Week savings.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Prime time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prime%20time. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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