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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Before the start of the school year, establish earlier bedtimes and wake up times, set a routine for mealtimes and protect periods for regular reading that will turn into periods for homework. Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025 Here are some things to keep in mind at mealtime (and beyond) that can help keep your energy levels up. Caroline Tien, SELF, 6 Aug. 2025 Sharing toasts and other experiences with a small group that does nearly everything together over several days can spawn lively conversations at mealtime. David Dickstein, Oc Register, 30 July 2025 But every night, like clockwork, the cats came by for mealtime. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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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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