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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The pool is where the energy is, with DJ sets and a crowd that genuinely knows how to have a good time. — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 The Fourth of July weekend can be a good time to buy a car due to holiday deals and eager sales staff. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 July 2026 When the streamers come down, the felt lift goes with them, and what survives is a line in the budget defended by everyone who had a good time. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 But for a reliably good time, head to the Torch Club, which has shows from Wednesdays through Sunday. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for good time

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good time

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