Definition

Noun: A period of enjoyable, fun, or pleasurable activity; a highly pleasurable or exciting experience.

Usage

The noun phrase "good time" is used to describe an experience or event that was fun and enjoyable. It is commonly used in casual conversation to summarize a positive social experience.

Examples

• We had a good time at the party last night.
• I hope you have a good time on your vacation.
• Despite the rain, we managed to have a good time at the beach.

Advanced Usage

• "To have oneself a good time": An emphatic or folksy way to say "to have a very enjoyable experience."
  • He had himself a good time at the music festival.
• "For a good time": A phrase historically used in personal advertisements, implying an offer of fun or entertainment.
  • The graffitied message read "For a good time, call Jenny."

Variants and Related Words

• Good-time (adjective, often hyphenated): Used to describe a person who is focused on or associated with fun and pleasure.
  • He has a reputation as a good-time guy.

Synonyms

• Blast
• Fun
• Enjoyment
• Pleasure
• Delight

Idioms

• "A whale of a time": An idiom meaning to have an exceptionally good time.
  • The kids had a whale of a time at the amusement park.

Noun

1. a highly pleasurable or exciting experience
   • we had a good time at the party
   • celebrating after the game was a blast