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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These mealtime shortcuts offer all of the flavor for a fraction of the prep time. Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 The best strategy for spreadable butter that doesn't go bad is to leave out just enough butter for mealtime. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 June 2026 At mealtime, this might look like filling two-thirds of your plate with whole grains, vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts and seeds. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026 La Locanda is the main hub for buffet and à la carte breakfast service (the buffet pastries are phenomenal here) and becomes a den for southern Italian dishes for later mealtimes. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mealtime

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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 11 Jun. 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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