quality time
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of quality time
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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But in the streaming age, I’m just as likely to crave a little quality time with Netflix, Disney+ or Apple TV.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
"I know we're told to focus on quality time, physical touch and gaze into each other's eyes lovingly but actually I am shouting at my husband to turn the eggs off."
From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025
In a world where time is finite, the distractions on my phone redirect me from what matters most: quality time with friends and family, effort toward my studies, and the painstaking process of graduate-school applications.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025
Despite her demanding schedule, Monét always finds a way to make quality time for Hazel.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2025
“Just so you know, in case you want to spend some quality time with dreamboat over there.”
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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