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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Turn mealtime into braintime with this interactive puzzle toy that keeps dogs engaged, entertained and mentally stimulated. Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026 In true festival fashion, though, mealtimes can get a little hectic. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026 Pizzas can be prepared to go or for sit-down service; either way, prepare to wait for at least 20 minutes for a pizza during a mealtime rush. Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026 An overnight thaw in the fridge or a quick zap in the microwave supplied us with a mealtime hero that could be scarfed down while standing over the kitchen counter or enjoyed more leisurely on the rare occasion the baby decided to sleep at a normal hour. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 22 May 2026 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 29 May. 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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