lunchtime

[ luhnch-tahym ]

noun

1. a period set aside for eating lunch or the period of an hour or so, beginning roughly at noon, during which lunch is commonly eaten.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lunchtime¹

First recorded in 1855–60; lunch + time

Example Sentences

A street musician played to lunchtime crowds, and during the holidays, lights festooned the parapets.

From Los Angeles Times

But by lunchtime, the nominee had come to the conclusion he didn't have the votes and he again shocked Washington with the announcement that he was showing himself the door.

From BBC

My middle child’s preschool puts reusable containers out at the end of each day and parents are encouraged to take leftovers from lunchtime home with them and return the containers the following morning.

From Salon

The survey, which examined the workplace lunchtime habits of 5,000 full-time U.S. workers, also found that inflation played a major role in influencing lunch-related decisions.

From Salon

"We see many pupils actually talking to one another in social situations, even playing cards at lunchtime as opposed to on their phones," said Mr Tate.

From BBC