dinnertime

noun

din·​ner·​time ˈdi-nər-ˌtīm How to pronounce dinnertime (audio)
: the customary time for dinner

Examples of dinnertime in a Sentence

I hate getting phone calls at dinnertime.
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For many children, a variety of healthy snacks bridge a gap between lunch and dinnertime. Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025 Come dinnertime, the options at your fingertips are plentiful, as Boone punches far above its gastronomic weight. Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025 Many people pay close attention to what’s on their plate at dinnertime, aiming to eat foods that are both nutritious and tasty. Jamie Ducharme, Health, 1 July 2025 The ultra flexible formula helps keep dinnertime stress at a minimum. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for dinnertime

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dinnertime was in the 14th century

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“Dinnertime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dinnertime. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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dinnertime

noun
din·​ner·​time -ˌtīm How to pronounce dinnertime (audio)
: the usual time for dinner
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