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.

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Jimmy comes in in a really good time to help Kayce out as Jimmy feels a debt to the Dutton family for changing his life. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 If the women move and are having a good time, everyone’s moving. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Hospital staff said summer was a good time to get new donations because most are typically received around the winter holidays. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 But for those building an emergency fund or saving for a short-term goal, experts say now may be a good time to shop around for a higher-paying savings account. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for good time

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“Good time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20time. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

Legal Definition

good time

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