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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So far, retreats have had very little structure outside of mealtimes. Matt Villano, CNN Money, 13 June 2025 Requesting Food: Meowing around mealtimes or in the kitchen is common; some even wake owners up for food. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025 One way to help lighten the load is to make mealtime, snack time, and grazing time a family friendly affair. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 May 2025 Limit distractions by turning off music or screens during mealtimes. Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mealtime

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 17 Jun. 2025.

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mealtime

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

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