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

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

"I wear my mask around my daughter well," she says, "but by the time she is in bed and my husband and I have that short window of quality time together, my mask is off and I prefer to be alone."

From BBC

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