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prime time
noun
: the time in the evening when the largest number of people are watching television
: the television shows that are on during prime time
: the highest or most difficult level of use
Full Definition of PRIME TIME
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
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First Known Use of PRIME TIME
1958
Rhymes with PRIME TIME
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