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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Come dinnertime, be sure to chat with the restaurant's sommelier for a stellar wine to pair with your meal. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 No formal plan needed, but to find other kids wanting to play from first thing in the morning until dinnertime, especially in summer. Sarah Scott, Parents, 10 June 2026 Only Drink Water A simple way to greatly reduce your sugar intake at dinnertime is to drink water with your meal. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026 This quick and easy dish will become a dinnertime staple for shrimp lovers. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 2 June 2026 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 21 Jun. 2026.

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dinnertime

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