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.
Recent Examples on the Web Whether your dog is a voracious eater or just likes to play with their bowls at mealtime, a non-skid bowl can hold its place to avoid floor scratches and other messes. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024 And if ramping up muscle mass is your ultimate endgame, get your workout in whenever the urge arises, taking sleep cycles and mealtimes in mind. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2024 During the day, they were forced to sit cross-legged on a concrete stool until their joints grew sore, except during mealtimes or interrogations. Shibani Mahtani, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2023 Prep this all-in-one bake and pop it in the freezer up to three months before mealtime. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024 One of the pampered pooch's owners, Victoria Elizabeth Moore, shared a video of the pet's mealtime ritual via Storyful. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024 However, there’s something about pulling a fresh bake out of the oven that is a mealtime game-changer. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2024 That is the case in France, where the younger generation is more casual than its parents were and regular mealtimes at home have splintered. Liz Alderman, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2023 How to Cook Rice Rice is an easy, healthy addition to mealtimes, so knowing how to cook it properly is a must. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2023

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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 18 Mar. 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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