quality time
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of quality time
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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On a recent Sunday morning, my friend Kyoko and I decided we were overdue for some quality time together.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
"It was just purely coincidental he and I spent some quality time together on what would have been her 85th birthday. The stars had aligned," said Russell.
From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025
Clinical psychologist Dr Amani Milligan says spending quality time together is also important.
From BBC • Nov. 9, 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
“In any case, this family needs to spend more quality time together. You know—play cards, maybe. Or Monopoly.”
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
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