dinnertime

noun

din·​ner·​time ˈdi-nər-ˌtīm 

: the customary time for dinner

Examples of dinnertime in a Sentence

I hate getting phone calls at dinnertime.

Recent Examples on the Web

There's a slight chance for a rogue shower that could clip the metro before dinnertime. — Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

And at lunch or dinnertime—which can be a prime time to scroll—try to make plans to eat a meal with a friend. — Nicole Karlis, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026

At a company with an intense work culture, where working long hours—often past dinnertime into the night—is common, the friction emails can create unwelcome fire drills. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

Get a jump on dinnertime by assembling this casserole ahead of time. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dinnertime

• aforetime
• allozyme
• anytime
• christmastime
• cybercrime
• guggenheim
• isozyme
• lysozyme
• maritime
• mesenchyme
• overtime
• pantomime

Kids Definition

dinnertime

noun

din·​ner·​time -ˌtīm 

: the usual time for dinner