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

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.

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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.

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In one instance, Doe alleges Rodriguez texted her a message, telling her, “I need to get in some quality time watching you bend over to reach the projector.”

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Family is a value that is held so strongly by Americans of all stripes, all political persuasions, and the idea that we have families in this country that cannot spend quality time together, that cannot live in the communities they want to live in, that cannot go to religious institutions together, have the number of kids that they want, or parent the way they want to parent — all because as a country we’ve decided child care is this individual responsibility that government isn’t going to get involved with.

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The wildlife care team was able to have quality time with Nicky, spoiling her with leaves from her favorite tree and allowing former staffers to visit and say goodbye.

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