Definition of lunch timenext
as in noon
the middle of the day every Wednesday at lunch time the museum offers a free lecture or musical performance

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Recent Examples of lunch time Here’s how to make lunch time seamless in your house this summer, plus lunch ideas that will keep everyone happy. — Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 7 June 2026 The poisson cru à la Tahitienne—a local take on ceviche made with tuna, lime, and coconut milk—wins raves at lunch time, as does the burger. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026 Families should consider making a nutritious snack available an hour or so before sports practices so children with that earlier lunch time have energy available to fuel activities. — Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026 La Cocina serves fresh Mexican food on the sand and brings around a plate of gratis black bean tacos at lunch time, Buena Onda plates Spanish tapas in a set-back cove on the edge of the resort, and Toppu is perched in the mountains of Mandarina, emphasizing Japanese fine dining. — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026 Winter weather is sweeping through Maryland Snow started to fall across the Baltimore metro right after lunch time. — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026 Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home at some point between Saturday night and lunch time on Sunday. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026 But phones are still popping up at lunch time and between classes, and even during classes, as some teachers have interpreted this leniency differently than others, Raatz said. — Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026 The fast-moving lines at lunch time are tangible evidence that customers approve. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunch time
Noun
  • Officers and paramedics were called to the school at Southwest 48th Court around noon and found several students experiencing minor coughing, said Janice McIntosh, a Miramar police spokeswoman.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Sheriff’s deputies following up on the case of a missing person were investigating in the area of East Avenue F and 50th Street East around noon, according to a department statement.
    — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Nobody got lucky in the grandest way with the Florida Lotto or Fantasy 5 midday draws, either.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In addition, an online Lucky Day Lotto player matched all five numbers in Monday's midday drawing to win the $500,000 jackpot.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Lunch time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch%20time. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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