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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Others will benefit most from short-acting or rapid-acting insulin taken at mealtime. Kathleen Daly, Verywell Health, 30 June 2025 Mother-son duo Geum-ja and Yong-sik approach Gi-hun at mealtime, and Hyun-ju follows to apologize for not doing more (which is wild, considering that her military prowess carried the entire mission). Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025 Here's an outdoor dining set to enjoy al fresco mealtime throughout the rest of summer. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2025 The extra space makes grabbing and returning items easier, creating a smoother mealtime experience. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 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 14 Jul. 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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