lunchtime

noun

lunch·​time ˈlənch-ˌtīm How to pronounce lunchtime (audio)
: the time at which lunch is usually eaten : noon

Examples of lunchtime in a Sentence

It was nearly lunchtime when we got there. They enjoyed the lunchtimes they spent together.
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Throw them in your lunchtime salads or mix them with brown rice, spelt, barley and quinoa. Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025 At the same time, school districts like South Huntington are taking note and offering more spicy and globally inspired dishes at lunchtime. Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025 Think dinner theater — but lunchtime. Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025 The team attended the film’s press conference this lunchtime to discuss the film. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lunchtime

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lunchtime was in 1859

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“Lunchtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunchtime. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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