quality time

American  

noun

1. time devoted exclusively to nurturing a cherished person or activity.

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Etymology

Origin of quality time

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Whatever you end up doing together, I’m sure that your family, especially the little ones, will just be grateful to spend quality time with you.

From Los Angeles Times

Appeared in the February 23, 2026, print edition as 'Quality Time Is the Best Valentine’s Day Gift'.

From The Wall Street Journal

“But,” he added quickly as my face fell, “school’s out soon, isn’t it? That’s when we can go spend quality time there!”

From Literature

In his post, he says he and his wife had travelled to the UK for Sir David's birthday but were "rejected for a week as we waited in our hotel room trying to plan quality time with him".

From BBC

In his post, Peltz-Beckham also said he and his wife had travelled to London for Sir David's birthday but were "rejected for a week as we waited in our hotel room trying to plan quality time with him".

From BBC