Phrase guide

good time

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A period of time spent doing some pleasant, enjoyable or entertaining activity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

Examples

  • Let the good times roll.
  • A good time was had by all.
  • Q: Did you have a good time at your friend's wedding reception? A: Yes, it was a good time for everyone.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The reduction of a prisoner's sentence for good conduct while imprisoned.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

A suitable time; a suitable occasion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • When is a good time for you?
  • Is this a good time?
  • There's never a good time for [X].
  • It's always a good time for [X].

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

a highly pleasurable or exciting experience

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • we had a good time at the party
  • celebrating after the game was a blast

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: blast

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: experience

History

Etymology

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