quality time
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of quality time
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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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 • Feb. 23, 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
It reads, in part, “Our mission is to preserve, grow and steward resources while prioritizing generosity so that we may invest in family through education, life enriching experiences, and quality time together.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025
“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 "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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