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
Once a year, one side of the family hops on a flight and jets out to the other coast to spend some quality time together.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025
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
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
“The five of us together in one room. Who says we never spend quality time together anymore?”
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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