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

Schedule a lunchtime workout One benefit of working from home is having a shower and a change of clothes handy. — Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 27 July 2026

At lunchtime, Bosnian and English bounce between the tables while delicious aromas waft in from the kitchen. — Timothy Depeugh, Southern Living, 25 July 2026

Cool and crisp as, well, a cucumber, this quick little sandwich is the perfect lunchtime nosh for hot summer days. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 23 July 2026

Some shoes look cute in your suitcase and betray you by lunchtime. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 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