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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The shop is also a delicatessen serving up lunchtime classics. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 The fact that these were always seen during normal weekday operating hours and peaked at lunchtime was also something of a hint. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 26 June 2026 Pineapple chicken salad adds a tropical twist to everyone’s favorite lunchtime dish. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 Expect another warm morning with temps nearing the 90s by lunchtime and into the upper 90s soon after. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 24 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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