quick time

NOUN

normal marching pace

Synonyms

WEAK

double time double-quick time quick march quickstep quickstep march

Example Sentences

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I wouldn’t use the word “device,” but the house gives us a more poetic approach to how quick time moves.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

But he was likely running less fuel or a higher engine mode than his rivals, or both, to set such a quick time.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025

In cloudy conditions at the Monte Carlo Country Club, Djokovic secured two service breaks to lead 4-0 in quick time, before Safiullin finally held serve.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2024

Brook’s dismissal, edging Josh Hazlewood behind to Alex Carey, brought Bairstow to the crease and he crunched 34 not out in quick time alongside Root, who had dropped anchor by this point.

From Washington Times • Jul. 29, 2023

If you don't get out of their way in double quick time they simply sit down on you.

From Leaves in the Wind by Gardiner, A. G. (Alfred George)