lunchtime

noun

lunch·​time ˈlənch-ˌtīm How to pronounce lunchtime (audio)
: the time at which lunch is usually eaten : noon

Examples of lunchtime in a Sentence

It was nearly lunchtime when we got there. They enjoyed the lunchtimes they spent together.
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At lunchtime, share the mezze at Brisas. AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025 Kids are shouting it in classrooms when a teacher turns to page 67, when lunchtime is 6 to 7 minutes away or for no reason at all. Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025 The free lunchtime event encouraged students to think about where their food comes from while supporting local farmers and sustainable practices, according to a news release. Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025 Outside of lunchtime, the district has a number of other nutrition education programs, from familiarizing kindergartners with the school’s salad bar to educating students on sorting food waste properly in partnership with Breathe California. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lunchtime

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lunchtime was in 1859

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“Lunchtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunchtime. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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