Of all time
phrase
Used to say that something or someone is the best, worst, etc., from all of history or from all the choices available.
He's the greatest guitarist of all time.

Often appears as...
- the greatest of all time
- the worst of all time
phrase
Used to say that something or someone is the best, worst, etc., from all of history or from all the choices available.
He's the greatest guitarist of all time.

Often appears as...
- the greatest of all time
- the worst of all time
Definition 1 of 1

Pop Culture
Often used to discuss favorites in music, movies, sports, or art.

The Beatles are considered some of the best musicians of all time.
Subjective Opinion
What someone believes is 'of all time' can differ from person to person.

To me, she's the best actress of all time.
Historical Reference
Used to compare across different eras, not just the present.

The pyramids are the most remarkable architectural works of all time.
Pop Culture
Often used to discuss favorites in music, movies, sports, or art.

The Beatles are considered some of the best musicians of all time.
Subjective Opinion
What someone believes is 'of all time' can differ from person to person.

To me, she's the best actress of all time.
Historical Reference
Used to compare across different eras, not just the present.

The pyramids are the most remarkable architectural works of all time.
Pop Culture
Often used to discuss favorites in music, movies, sports, or art.

The Beatles are considered some of the best musicians of all time.
Subjective Opinion
What someone believes is 'of all time' can differ from person to person.

To me, she's the best actress of all time.
Historical Reference
Used to compare across different eras, not just the present.

The pyramids are the most remarkable architectural works of all time.
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