lunchtime

noun

lunch·​time ˈlənch-ˌtīm How to pronounce lunchtime (audio)
: the time at which lunch is usually eaten : noon

Examples of lunchtime in a Sentence

It was nearly lunchtime when we got there. They enjoyed the lunchtimes they spent together.
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At lunchtime, expect classics like elk chili, burgers, and quesadillas. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025 Reina was also celebrating the lunchtime Mass on Wednesday at Gemelli to pray for Francis. Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025 Or, for example, a campaign may be adjusted to the time of the day so that people will see ads with coffee drinks in the morning and creatives promoting soups during lunchtime. Roman Vrublivskyi, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 The group ate one meal a day, all together, at lunchtime. David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lunchtime

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lunchtime was in 1859

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“Lunchtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunchtime. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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