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 Here are some ways to ensure a child who's a picky eater eats plenty of nutrients: Eat with your child: Try making mealtimes a positive experience and encouraging your child to try a small portion of your meal. Health Editorial Team, Health, 9 June 2024 The breaks in the play are even named after mealtimes. Kunwar Khuldune Shahid, NPR, 8 June 2024 My days up until now had revolved around school schedules, band practice, and mealtime. Courtenay Rudzinski, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 June 2024 And—this is key—pair them with food: Syncing up with your mealtime will protect your stomach and reduce your risk of ulcers, which are open sores in your GI tract that can cause burning stomach pain. Julia Ries, SELF, 7 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for mealtime 

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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 14 Jun. 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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