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, Aleksi again declined their suggestion to sit down somewhere. Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026 The market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays (morning through lunchtime), April to November. Jen Crystal, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026 The House will hold votes around lunchtime, including possible reconsideration of a war powers resolution limiting strikes in Iran. Adam Beam, AJC.com, 20 May 2026 Ten minutes outside around lunchtime makes a measurable difference in afternoon alertness. Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 19 May 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 28 May. 2026.

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