lunch time

Definition of lunch timenext
as in noon
the middle of the day every Wednesday at lunch time the museum offers a free lecture or musical performance

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Recent Examples of lunch time Here’s how to make lunch time seamless in your house this summer, plus lunch ideas that will keep everyone happy. Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 7 June 2026 The poisson cru à la Tahitienne—a local take on ceviche made with tuna, lime, and coconut milk—wins raves at lunch time, as does the burger. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026 Families should consider making a nutritious snack available an hour or so before sports practices so children with that earlier lunch time have energy available to fuel activities. Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026 La Cocina serves fresh Mexican food on the sand and brings around a plate of gratis black bean tacos at lunch time, Buena Onda plates Spanish tapas in a set-back cove on the edge of the resort, and Toppu is perched in the mountains of Mandarina, emphasizing Japanese fine dining. Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026 Winter weather is sweeping through Maryland Snow started to fall across the Baltimore metro right after lunch time. Cutter Martin, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026 Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home at some point between Saturday night and lunch time on Sunday. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026 But phones are still popping up at lunch time and between classes, and even during classes, as some teachers have interpreted this leniency differently than others, Raatz said. Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026 The fast-moving lines at lunch time are tangible evidence that customers approve. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunch time
Noun
  • In some cities, air quality often doesn’t return to normal until around noon the next day.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Argentina advances to face Egypt — the winner over Australia on penalty kicks Friday — in the round of 16 at noon Tuesday at Atlanta Stadium.
    Rod Beard, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • In Philadelphia, fireworks began to crack as early as midday near the site where the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second Continental Congress.
    Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • In contrast, the Fantasy 5 midday draw got shared, 15,864 each, among four players of the same mind.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026

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“Lunch time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch%20time. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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