lunchtime

noun

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

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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Rain and a few thunderstorms will likely develop after lunchtime and continue through the evening hours. Steven Sosna, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026 What started as a smell at dawn for one Atkinson woman became a total loss by lunchtime — and across Brantley County, dozens of families are living the same story. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026 Perfect for a lunchtime get-together, our Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake is the best of all worlds, with an ideal blend of pasta and greens paired with a creamy base. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026 On Wednesday, at lunchtime, coach Figueroa trains a smaller group of girls to box. Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lunchtime

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 1 May. 2026.

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