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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That 30-to-60-minute window is ideal for younger kids with shorter attention spans — or for squeezing in an outing between soccer practice and dinnertime. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026 Chicken and rice, the quintessential dinnertime combo, gets even easier when prepped in a casserole dish alongside a nutritious dose of broccolini. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026 At dinnertime, La Terrazza goes full-out Italian, presenting each table with a welcome charcuterie board, including pillowy focaccia, silken prosciutto, and roasted garlic. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 Stop & Shop, which operates more than 360 stores on the East Coast, will close many of its Rhode Island locations before dinnertime that day. Bailey Allen, Cape Cod Times, 31 Mar. 2026 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 23 Apr. 2026.

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dinnertime

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