mealtime

noun

meal·​time ˈmēl-ˌtīm How to pronounce mealtime (audio)
: the usual time for serving a meal

Examples of mealtime in a Sentence

Take one pill at mealtime. The two children have different mealtimes.
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Gifts that make mealtime, bedtime, or cleaning around the house simpler can make all the difference. Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024 In Boston, one woman rescued a cat from a shelter back in 2021 who has a very particular mealtime demand. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 The slow-rising blood glucose levels caused by low-GI foods help increase levels of the hormone leptin, which helps reduce food consumption at mealtimes. New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2024 At mealtime, it will be dimmed to recreate a candlelight environment. Chris Morris, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mealtime 

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mealtime was in the 12th century

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“Mealtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mealtime. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

mealtime

noun
meal·​time ˈmēl-ˌtīm How to pronounce mealtime (audio)
: the usual time at which a meal is served

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