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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Well, technically just about every Heat game is prime time, considering just about every Heat game will be a night game.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2026
Once again many will be watching the Chiefs in prime time.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Building off the excitement of their surprise playoff 2022 run, the Giants opened with a prime time matchup against Dallas.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills, Thanksgiving The NFL’s ultimate quarterback rivalry gets one of the best time slots of the year, as Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen will do battle in prime time on Thanksgiving.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 May 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2026
Once again many will be watching the Chiefs in prime time.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Building off the excitement of their surprise playoff 2022 run, the Giants opened with a prime time matchup against Dallas.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills, Thanksgiving The NFL’s ultimate quarterback rivalry gets one of the best time slots of the year, as Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen will do battle in prime time on Thanksgiving.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 May 2026
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 20 May. 2026.
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