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

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

Currently government guidance says that: "All schools should prohibit the use of mobile phones throughout the school day – not only during lessons but break and lunchtimes as well".

From BBC

On the day after the Threads broadcast, Hines and Jackson also appeared on Pebble Mill at One to deliver a sobering message for viewers of the cosy lunchtime magazine programme.

From BBC