mealtime

noun

meal·​time ˈmēl-ˌtīm How to pronounce mealtime (audio)
: the usual time for serving a meal

Examples of mealtime in a Sentence

Take one pill at mealtime. The two children have different mealtimes.
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Lessons, mealtimes, recreation. Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026 So, yeah, this is why the math stops working at mealtime. Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026 The idea was to make healthy eating easier to visualize at mealtime, with bigger portions set aside for vegetables and grains and smaller sections for protein, fruit and dairy. Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026 Roberts’ mealtime template is focused enough to make shopping for components simple, but general enough to be customizable to keep things interesting. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mealtime

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mealtime was in the 12th century

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“Mealtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mealtime. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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mealtime

noun
meal·​time ˈmēl-ˌtīm How to pronounce mealtime (audio)
: the usual time at which a meal is served

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