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

The private jet carrying Balogun from Nice was initially scheduled to leave early on Tuesday morning, but was pushed back and landed at lunchtime instead. — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

The Telegraph newspaper reported the family landed around lunchtime on Wednesday at Birmingham Airport. — Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

The Sussex family of four arrived around lunchtime on August 26. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

Chavez said the family also attended an event at lunchtime, where her children got snacks and toys and the chance to play and socialize with other kids. — Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 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