prime time
noun
the hours, generally between 8 and 11 p.m., usually having the largest audience of the day.
prime times
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pluralof prime time.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The prime times are from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
These should be prime times for music retail, especially those that deal in both new and used product.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2021
With just a few clicks of a mouse, a diner could secure a table at prime times in the hottest dining spots.
From New York Times ● Aug. 29, 2017
It’s Cordier’s job to manage the times and locations, and scheduling the courts during prime times can get tricky.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 2, 2017
Good schmoozers know that corporation transitions are prime times to dig for information about what other people earn .
From Forbes ● Sep. 2, 2014
