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.
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Some members of the association were privately concerned about the optics of a comedian who is harshly critical of Trump serving as the evening’s entertainment, televised and streamed live in prime time.
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
The hotel is open seasonally from November to April—prime time for spotting the lights.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
Of course, the exact combo will vary on a case-by-case basis, but some type of sudden confluence makes the 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. window a prime time for sugar cravings, according to Malone.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 12 Mar. 2025
Of course, many more questions need to be answered before the vaccine is ready for prime time.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
The hotel is open seasonally from November to April—prime time for spotting the lights.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
Of course, the exact combo will vary on a case-by-case basis, but some type of sudden confluence makes the 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. window a prime time for sugar cravings, according to Malone.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 12 Mar. 2025
Of course, many more questions need to be answered before the vaccine is ready for prime time.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
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 14 Apr. 2025.
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