quality time

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noun

time devoted exclusively to nurturing a cherished person or activity.

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Origin of quality time

First recorded in 1985–90

Words nearby quality time

quality control, quality factor, quality-of-life, quality point, quality point average, quality time, qualm, qualmish, quamash, Quamin, quamish

How to use quality time in a sentence

The temperature may be dipping, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up spending quality time on your porch or patio.
Cyber Monday Deal: Get $50 off a Sun Joe Space Heater|Jen McCaffery|November 29, 2021|Popular-Science
Still, I’m glad I spent that quality time with Sebastian, who passed away a few months after my medical comedy of errors.
My doctor told me to get a dog, but I couldn’t. Meet my emotional support fish.|Will Dowd|October 7, 2021|Washington Post
He was not only a fan favorite who inspired thousands, but also a loyal friend and father who took pride in spending quality time with his son Rick while running from Hopkinton to Boston.
Boston Marathon icon Dick Hoyt, renowned for pushing his disabled son, dies at 80|Des Bieler|March 18, 2021|Washington Post
When asked what they would change post-lockdown, 32% of respondents said they want to spend more quality time with family, followed by 25% citing more flexible working and 19% remote working.
‘There’s huge cultural stigma around role of dads’: More men are requesting flexible working|Jessica Davies|February 2, 2021|Digiday

Not only are they a great way to stay entertained, they can also be an excellent group activity, whether you’re playing “locally” on the couch with your immediate family, or online with friends to spend quality time together while social distancing.
Video Games Are a Great Way to Pass the Time and Keep You Connected. Here's How to Get Started|Matthew Gault|May 5, 2020|Time
According to others, he wanted some quality time with Jitka to celebrate her birthday.
How Havel Inspired the Velvet Revolution|Michael Zantovsky|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He was a witness to history with Jackie Robinson, eating with him, playing cards with him and enjoying some quality time together.
Playing Pinochle and Breaking Barriers With Jackie Robinson|Evan Weiner|March 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Even more important, I got in my thimbleful of quality time with the man himself.
Russell Brand: Not Quite a Messiah|James Poulos|October 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
(4) She's Super Close With Her Daughters: Davis likes to spend quality time with her two daughters: Amber, 31, and Dru, 24.
13 Things You Didn’t Know About Wendy Davis|Erin Cunningham|August 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Turns out he was in Argentina spending quality time with his mistress, who lived there.
Anthony Weiner and Other Democrats in Sex Scandals Don’t Mention God|Dean Obeidallah|July 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In theory, this was a warm ritual that ensured that they had quality time together every day, no matter what.
Makers|Cory Doctorow