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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It was nearly lunchtime when we got there. They enjoyed the lunchtimes they spent together.
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If your drive brings you by Sid’s before lunchtime, don’t fret. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 When to reapply The general rule is every two hours, with a realistic minimum of reapplying at lunchtime. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 At lunchtime, sunbathers clamber up the stairs from the beach, to dine at the shaded veranda restaurant that’s by far the best place to eat in town. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Schedule a lunchtime workout One benefit of working from home is having a shower and a change of clothes handy. — Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 27 July 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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