face time

or face·time

[ feys-tahym ]

noun

, Informal.

1. time spent speaking or meeting with one or more people face to face, in contrast to phone conversations or other means of communication:

   Is he available for a couple of hours of face time?

2. time spent appearing on television, in movies, or in other visual media:

   The candidates had some good face time with a national audience.

3. the amount of time an employee spends in the office or other workplace:

   If you work from home, make sure you put in face time once in a while.

face time

noun

1. the time spent dealing with someone else face to face, esp in a place of work

Word History and Origins

Origin of face time¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Noon: Grab some Frankenstein face time at the Face Place Recently I’ve been going to this place called the Face Place in West Hollywood, and they do facials.

From Los Angeles Times

In other words, of Trump continues to flout the court’s prohibitions on attacking witnesses, potential witnesses, jurors, and court staff, he could face time in jail.

From BBC

And for many firms — in, say, manufacturing, or industries where face time is necessary — the productivity gains from higher morale are more limited.

From Seattle Times

Social is a questionable term for Barnes, who’s also known for leaving unannounced after adequate “face time” at functions to avoid attention and fanfare.

From Seattle Times

Most campaigns use face time at events to encourage Iowans to caucus for the candidate, and they rely on pledge cards with names, addresses and phone numbers to contact supporters again later.

From Seattle Times