quality time

noun

1. time devoted exclusively to nurturing a cherished person or activity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of quality time¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

He told the BBC at the time a Sunday air service offered him a chance to balance working away from home and getting back to spend quality time with his family.

From BBC

She spent quality time with her grandma who lives in China, brushed up her skills on the piano and read a stack of books.

From BBC

Obviously it’s a creative choice, in both series, to spend quality time with the killer.

From Los Angeles Times

Sometimes, you need to have that quality time with your partner with no cellphones in hand.

From Los Angeles Times

They can't spend that quality time without someone being there as a bodyguard.”

From BBC