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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Supplementing breast milk with formula can help make mealtimes convenient and consistent, even when parents are away. Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025 Even Brunch by the River at Dunn’s River Falls— a mealtime that isn’t traditionally Caribbean— felt distinctly Jamaican, with island flavors front and center, proving how seamlessly the country’s cuisine can evolve without losing its essence. Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 There is little or no Egyptian food available on the inevitable mealtime buffet, but the crew downstairs is eating it. Marla Jo Fisher, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025 But in practice, the only real issue was that my often-hangry children struggled with the rigid French attitude toward mealtimes. Naomi Tomky, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mealtime

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 May. 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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