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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—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
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Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
January is prime time for bargain buys at some of our favorite stores, helping your dollar go further on everyday needs and big-ticket items alike.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
The holiday season is prime time for package delivery jobs through Amazon Flex.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Midlife is prime time for prevention.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 2025.
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