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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The Peddler The Wayward production team transformed The Peddler into the on-screen Tall Pines Diner, the setting for several tense mealtime showdowns. Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025 Create a ritual Creating calming rituals around mealtimes can also help bring more awareness—and in turn, lower cortisol. Violeta Valdés, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025 Sparrow isn't the first feline to outsmart an automatic feeder, like the cat who managed to access her kibble between mealtimes by pressing a button on the feeder. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025 That might look like trying to be fully present with your kids during mealtimes, or taking a walk by yourself to clear your head as a form of self-care. Jana Pollack, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mealtime

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 10 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

mealtime

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

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