Examples of dinnertime in a Sentence
I hate getting phone calls at dinnertime.
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Many people pay close attention to what’s on their plate at dinnertime, but meal timing is often an afterthought, with dinner squeezed in only after work, child care, social plans, and other obligations are met.
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Jamie Ducharme, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
The bulk of the rain should move out before dinnertime, but that may still change.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Coynes grew up fascinated with the infrastructure of New York, eagerly soaking up dinnertime stories from their mother who worked for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
From hearty stews to cheesy casseroles, there are a dozen different ways to prepare ground beef for dinnertime.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
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Jamie Ducharme, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
The bulk of the rain should move out before dinnertime, but that may still change.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Coynes grew up fascinated with the infrastructure of New York, eagerly soaking up dinnertime stories from their mother who worked for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
From hearty stews to cheesy casseroles, there are a dozen different ways to prepare ground beef for dinnertime.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dinnertime
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“Dinnertime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dinnertime. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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dinnertime
noun
din·ner·time
-ˌtīm 
: the usual time for dinner
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