lunchtime

noun

lunch·​time ˈlənch-ˌtīm 

: the time at which lunch is usually eaten : noon

Synonyms of lunchtime

• noon
• midday

Examples of lunchtime in a Sentence

It was nearly lunchtime when we got there.

They enjoyed the lunchtimes they spent together.

Recent Examples on the Web

Hormonal shifts in your 40s, 50s and 60s can change how hair behaves, and a cut that worked for years may suddenly fall flat by lunchtime. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026

Fans who made Wednesday night and Saturday afternoon work now have to figure out a Thursday lunchtime tipoff. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

In San Francisco, high tides at lunchtime flooded a plaza and parts of the sidewalk along the city’s eastern shore, where its ferries depart throughout the day. — Amy Graff, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Around lunchtime one day in late September, guests took advantage of the fact that most drinks — including liquor and champagne — are complimentary. — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lunchtime

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime
• noontime