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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The first-place winner, Bioware Solutions from Tucker High School, focused on reducing environmental impact during lunchtime by replacing plastic and Styrofoam trays with biodegradable materials and expanding composting efforts. Jamal Goss, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 On Wednesday, at lunchtime, coach Figueroa trains a smaller group of girls to box. Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026 Daytime meals are buffets; this restaurant really shines come lunchtime. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 The spot is cash-only with outdoor seating and often has a line at lunchtime. Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Apr. 2026 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 22 Apr. 2026.

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