quality time
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of quality time
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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They're running round in a soft play, just getting to spend quality time with them.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
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
"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
Instead, she sets out a weekly menu of mostly nonacademic choices, in 15-20 minute blocks: quality time with a loved one, time spent organizing something at home or teaching someone else a skill.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2025
“Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. I was hoping to do an early b-day celebration with her and spend some quality time together,” Maxine says.
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
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