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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Come lunchtime, book a courtyard table at Adelaide, which is an absolute gem of a restaurant. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Maybe right after lunchtime or dinnertime, everyone takes the time to notice what needs to go back to its place or chooses a specific room to tackle. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 May 2026 Or head to the downstairs Hop City bar for an even wider selection of beers (up to 48), the same food menu and a convivial atmosphere starting around lunchtime and lasting well into the evening. Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 May 2026 The private school in west Fort Worth was negligent in its handling of the assault, which happened in a hallway during lunchtime, and could have prevented it, the lawsuit alleges. Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 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 5 Jun. 2026.

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