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
They're running round in a soft play, just getting to spend quality time with them.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
What really is important is the quality time that we’re spending as parents with our kids — that we’re with them and not on our devices.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 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
“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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