Times

/taɪmz/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A plural form of 'time', referring to instances or occasions.
I have visited that museum several times.
A specific period in history or in someone's life.
In ancient times, people relied on the sun for farming.
A point or period at which something occurs.
We will meet at different times throughout the week.
A measure of indefinite duration.
It takes a long time to master a new skill.
verb
To measure or record the duration of something.
I need to times my run to see if I can improve my speed.
To schedule or arrange an event for a particular time.
We should times the meeting for after lunch.
To perform a calculation involving multiplication.
If you times five by six, you get thirty.

Etymology

From Old English tīma, meaning 'a limited period, a time' or 'a season.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

the times are changing
Change is happening.
all in good time
At the appropriate moment.
one of these times
On one of the future occasions.
from time to time
Occasionally; sometimes.

Related Words

time
A measurable period during which an action or condition exists.
moment
A very brief period of time.
era
A long and distinct period of history.
occasion
A particular time or instance of an event.

Slang Meanings

good times
Those were the good times we had in college.
hard times
He's been going through some hard times lately.
party like there's no tomorrow
Let's go out and have some times!