quality time
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of quality time
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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But she now travels to New Zealand for three weeks at a time, which gives her more quality time with her grandsons, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
On a recent Sunday morning, my friend Kyoko and I decided we were overdue for some quality time together.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
After decluttering, Jon says there has been a massive improvement in their family life and now they are able to spend quality time together to sit and chat.
From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025
"I've not had as much quality time with my colleagues since the Brexit wars," a minister told me with a wry smile.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025
"So we’ve got some quality time in Connecticut."
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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