prime time
noun
1
: the time period when the television or radio audience is the largest
also
: television shows shown in prime time
2
: the choicest or busiest time
3
: big time sense 2
a pitcher not yet ready for prime time
Examples of prime time in a Sentence
The program is being shown during prime time.
He's the best actor in prime time.
Recent Examples on the Web
These models are already running on consumer-grade chipsets, proving that lean, localized intelligence is ready for prime time.
—
Iri Trashanki, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
No panel of luminaries debated nuclear issues in prime time because of Oppenheimer.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
And that's why this year is the prime time to visit some of the European nation’s most iconic cities, which continue to captivate travelers with world-class art, history, cuisine, and naturally, some fantastic hotels.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
But the auction was moving slowly as furniture resellers and deal-seekers competed for items that carried no hint of their stints on prime time.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
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Iri Trashanki, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
No panel of luminaries debated nuclear issues in prime time because of Oppenheimer.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
And that's why this year is the prime time to visit some of the European nation’s most iconic cities, which continue to captivate travelers with world-class art, history, cuisine, and naturally, some fantastic hotels.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
But the auction was moving slowly as furniture resellers and deal-seekers competed for items that carried no hint of their stints on prime time.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for prime time
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“Prime time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prime%20time. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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