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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My lunchtime go-to is a ChefRX meal, a ready-to-eat combo of protein, complex carbs, and veggies. Self Staff, SELF, 9 Jan. 2026 Many readers responded that this Southern delicacy was a frequent appearance at lunchtime, which makes sense. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026 The cold front is expected to move through the Hill Country in the morning before spreading east throughout the day, and reaching the Austin metro area around lunchtime. Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026 This journey began when Cumming was just a young boy attending primary school in Scotland when a theater company put on a play at lunchtime. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 8 Jan. 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 13 Jan. 2026.

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