mealtime

noun

meal·​time ˈmēl-ˌtīm 

: the usual time for serving a meal

Examples of mealtime in a Sentence

Take one pill at mealtime.

The two children have different mealtimes.

Recent Examples on the Web

Named after her daughter Colette, the line offers elevated design, thoughtful functionality, and affordability across apparel, accessories, and mealtime essentials. — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

This turns mealtime into a foraging exercise and requires no special equipment. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

Among the mushrooms, chia seeds, and other ingredients being added to mealtimes is sea moss. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 July 2026

The best time to eat pineapple for digestion is with or around mealtime. — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mealtime

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• meantime
• nighttime
• noontime

Kids Definition

mealtime

noun

meal·​time ˈmēl-ˌtīm 

: the usual time at which a meal is served