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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Seating just 18 diners, the somewhat old-fashioned establishment is open only at lunchtime on weekdays, takes cash only, sells books, and reservations must be made by phone – or postcard. Richard Windsor, theweek, 20 Nov. 2024 By lunchtime, the subtext of their conversation erupts violently into the surface. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024 Some biked to work, while others took an onsite yoga class or went for a run at lunchtime. Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 State of play: What began as a low-grade storm in the morning strengthened to a Category 5 monster by lunchtime, boasting sustained winds of 180mph. Kathryn Varn, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024 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 3 Dec. 2024.

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