common time
noun
: a musical meter marked by four beats per measure with the quarter note receiving a single beat
Examples of common time in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Bee Cave officials said Garza and Oakley worked closely together during their common time as city managers for neighboring cities.
—
Austin American-Statesman, 5 Mar. 2024
What to know and how to get rid of these insects
Both ladybugs and Asian beetles hibernate during winter and reappear in the spring, making fall a common time for infestations and mix-up of the two species.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
The most common time symptoms surface is between newborn age and two years.7
Early-Onset Arthritis: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment
Autoimmune Component
The symptoms of Blau syndrome develop because of a genetic mutation.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2024
One of the most common times that Lovenox is prescribed is when someone is recovering from surgery, which can increase the chances of a blood clot occurring.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 30 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for common time 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Austin American-Statesman, 5 Mar. 2024
What to know and how to get rid of these insects
Both ladybugs and Asian beetles hibernate during winter and reappear in the spring, making fall a common time for infestations and mix-up of the two species.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
The most common time symptoms surface is between newborn age and two years.7
Early-Onset Arthritis: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment
Autoimmune Component
The symptoms of Blau syndrome develop because of a genetic mutation.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2024
One of the most common times that Lovenox is prescribed is when someone is recovering from surgery, which can increase the chances of a blood clot occurring.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 30 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for common time
Dictionary Entries Near common time
Cite this Entry
“Common time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/common%20time. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share