lunchtime

noun

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

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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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Around lunchtime one day in late September, guests took advantage of the fact that most drinks — including liquor and champagne — are complimentary. — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026 Showers could develop around lunchtime and continue into the afternoon, potentially affecting school dismissal in some neighborhoods. — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 The first game back after an extended three-week break for internationals is Arsenal, the defending champion, at home to Leeds on Saturday lunchtime. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 According to city data, Olde Town street parking in Arvada often exceeds 85% full, hitting the high 80s at lunchtime and regularly eclipsing 90% in the evenings. — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lunchtime

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Oct. 2026.

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