quality time

noun

1. time devoted exclusively to nurturing a cherished person or activity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of quality time¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The temperature may be dipping, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up spending quality time on your porch or patio.

From Popular-Science

Still, I’m glad I spent that quality time with Sebastian, who passed away a few months after my medical comedy of errors.

From Washington Post

He was not only a fan favorite who inspired thousands, but also a loyal friend and father who took pride in spending quality time with his son Rick while running from Hopkinton to Boston.

From Washington Post

When asked what they would change post-lockdown, 32% of respondents said they want to spend more quality time with family, followed by 25% citing more flexible working and 19% remote working.

From Digiday

Not only are they a great way to stay entertained, they can also be an excellent group activity, whether you’re playing “locally” on the couch with your immediate family, or online with friends to spend quality time together while social distancing.

From Time

According to others, he wanted some quality time with Jitka to celebrate her birthday.

From The Daily Beast

He was a witness to history with Jackie Robinson, eating with him, playing cards with him and enjoying some quality time together.

From The Daily Beast

Even more important, I got in my thimbleful of quality time with the man himself.

From The Daily Beast

(4) She's Super Close With Her Daughters: Davis likes to spend quality time with her two daughters: Amber, 31, and Dru, 24.

From The Daily Beast

Turns out he was in Argentina spending quality time with his mistress, who lived there.

From The Daily Beast

In theory, this was a warm ritual that ensured that they had quality time together every day, no matter what.

From Project Gutenberg