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dinnertime

noun

din·​ner·​time ˈdi-nər-ˌtīm How to pronounce dinnertime (audio)
: the customary time for dinner

Examples of dinnertime in a Sentence

I hate getting phone calls at dinnertime.
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Serve up your favorite pre-dinner snacks or make sure everyone can easily access dinnertime sauces. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2025 When dinnertime comes around, Southerners love to transform a pack of ground beef from the fridge or freezer into a warm supper that the whole family will love. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025 But the beautifully minimalist interior takes on a buzzy atmosphere at dinnertime, when guests are tucking into monkfish and cilantro stews and the burrata salad with figs and tomatoes. Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025 Come dinnertime, California’s proud Mexican heritage is on full display at Valle, where Chef Roberto Alcocer has been making waves for his creative approach to Baja cuisine at the Mission Pacific resort since 2021. AFAR Media, 25 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dinnertime

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dinnertime was in the 14th century

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“Dinnertime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dinnertime. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.

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dinnertime

noun
din·​ner·​time -ˌtīm How to pronounce dinnertime (audio)
: the usual time for dinner
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