mealtime

[ meel-tahym ]

noun

1. the usual time for a meal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mealtime¹

First recorded in 1125–75, mealtime is from the Middle English word meeltyme. See meal ¹, time

Example Sentences

During mealtimes, they suggest “better communication between the kitchen, staff members and students” when it comes to what food — and how much of it — gets served.

From Salon

He can walk unaided but used a special chair at school mealtimes.

From BBC

It beeped during mealtimes, when Bach gave his food to fellow detainees because eating without insulin could cause his blood glucose level to spike to dangerous levels.

From Los Angeles Times

Ararat employees told state investigators that her family members had been taught about mealtime precautions to prevent the woman from inhaling food, but could not provide written evidence of that training.

From Los Angeles Times

Restricting use in bedrooms and at mealtimes have the biggest impact, but modeling good behavior is also important.

From Science Daily