If people spend quality time together, they spend a period of time relaxing or doing things that they both enjoy,and not worrying about work or other responsibilities.
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quality time in British English
(ˈkwɒlɪtɪ taɪm)
noun
if people spend quality time together, they spend a period of time relaxing or doing things that they both enjoy, and not worrying about work or other responsibilities
We don't see each other often, but we spend quality time together.
He enjoys spending quality time with his children.
Marcus regrets that his obsession with work has stopped him spending quality timewith his son.
Examples of 'quality time' in a sentence
quality time
And we get to spend some quality time together!
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We had quality time together, which is what family holidays should be about.
The Sun (2016)
You're better off giving him practical help and spending quality time with him.
The Sun (2016)
Here is your opportunity to win a wonderful prize that will allow you, your family and your dog to spend some quality time together in sumptuous surroundings.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The holiday resort prides itself on being a destination where families can enjoy quality time away.
The Sun (2015)
This led to frustration they were unable to spend quality time together.
The Sun (2016)
Try to spend more quality time with the people you love.
The Sun (2016)
That means quality time together and with him showing support and affection for you.
The Sun (2014)
Reading story before she goes to bed is a good way for spend quality time together.
The Sun (2006)
He has also been spending some quality time in the sauna.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Now the couple are expected to spend some quality time together.
The Sun (2008)
It is a chance for us to spend some quality time together.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
They were more likely to spend quality time with their wives and more likely to express affection to their wives.
Christianity Today (2000)
It's the ideal place to lose yourself or to spend quality time with people.
The Sun (2011)
Ask that friend to babysit while you enjoy some quality time with your wife, too.
The Sun (2015)
That holiday might be chance to spend some quality time together and work out what's wrong.
The Sun (2014)
It was to be an opportunity for us to enjoy quality time together in an environment away from the general strains of daily life.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
I am currently single and enjoying focusing my energy on work and spending quality time with my friends.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Move away from the practicalities of life and instead, spend quality time with the people you love, and those that make you smile.
The Sun (2015)
In other languages
quality time
British English: quality time NOUN
If people spend quality time together, they spend a period of time relaxing or doing things that they both enjoy, and not worrying about work or other responsibilities.
Today I can spend quality time with my family for a change.
American English: quality time
Brazilian Portuguese: tempo dedicado exclusivamente ao lazer, sem preocupações com trabalho ou outras coisas
Chinese: 开心时光 >指放松娱乐的时间
European Spanish: tiempo de calidad
French: moments privilégiés
German: Qualitätszeit
Italian: tempo dedicato alle relazioni familiari
Japanese: 充実した楽しい時間
Korean: 귀가 후 자녀와 보내는 귀중하고 즐거운 시간
European Portuguese: tempo dedicado exclusivamente ao lazer, sem preocupações com trabalho ou outras coisas