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.
Recent Examples on the Web The biggest lesson in the health benefits of mindfulness came at mealtimes. Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Mar. 2024 Each housemate is responsible for cooking one meal a week, and mealtimes are usually social occasions. Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024 These pint-size pieces of furniture offer the perfect spot for exploring arts and crafts, Play-Doh, or building blocks, not to mention making mealtime a blast. Samantha McIntyre, Parents, 9 Mar. 2024 What Is Hat Etiquette for Men? Historically, men's hat etiquette has designated that all hats should be removed upon entering indoors, which includes houses of worship (unless customary otherwise, like at Jewish synagogues), public buildings, and private homes, especially at mealtimes. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2024 Whether your dog is a voracious eater or just likes to play with their bowls at mealtime, a non-skid bowl can hold its place to avoid floor scratches and other messes. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024 And if ramping up muscle mass is your ultimate endgame, get your workout in whenever the urge arises, taking sleep cycles and mealtimes in mind. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2024 During the day, they were forced to sit cross-legged on a concrete stool until their joints grew sore, except during mealtimes or interrogations. Shibani Mahtani, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2023 Prep this all-in-one bake and pop it in the freezer up to three months before mealtime. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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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