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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Make sure the daily schedule includes mealtimes to help lower food anxiety. Sarah Bradley, Health, 14 Apr. 2026 Maps show how male prisoners would have seen women in the camp several times a day, especially at mealtimes. Chad S.a. Gibbs, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026 Smaller quantities not only reduce risk but also help ensure better flavor and texture at mealtime. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026 Knowing all this, astronauts routinely pack condiments to alleviate at least some of the mealtime weirdness. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026 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 18 Apr. 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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