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Examples of dinnertime in a Sentence
I hate getting phone calls at dinnertime.
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This recipe for chicken soup is about to change your fall dinnertime for the better.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
Offering two tasting menus at dinnertime and a reduced menu at lunchtime during the week, celebrated chef Quique Dacosta pays homage to his native Extremadura through his signature dishes that exemplify Mediterranean cuisine at its best.
—Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
In one scenario, a one-take shot, Lightfoot-Leon and Quinn’s characters turn a dinnertime meal into a full-body experience.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 5 Sep. 2024
While there's no one-size-fits-all answer for the best dinnertime, the consensus seems to be that earlier is better, with the latest being two hours before bedtime.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of dinnertime was
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“Dinnertime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dinnertime. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
dinnertime
noun
din·ner·time
-ˌtīm
: the usual time for dinner
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