prime time

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nounRadio and Television.
  1. the hours, generally between 8 and 11 p.m., usually having the largest audience of the day.

Origin of prime time

1
First recorded in 1955–60

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British Dictionary definitions for prime time

prime time

noun
  1. the peak viewing time on television, for which advertising rates are the highest

adjectiveprimetime
  1. occurring during or designed for prime time: a primetime drama

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