dinnertime

noun

din·​ner·​time ˈdi-nər-ˌtīm How to pronounce dinnertime (audio)
: the customary time for dinner

Examples of dinnertime in a Sentence

I hate getting phone calls at dinnertime.
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Make the jar, then have everyone write out their daily moment of gratitude at dinnertime. Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024 But beware of the real estate mirage: What looks perfect on paper might turn into a deserted wasteland at dinnertime. Teja Chekuri, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 Its dinnertime restaurants are immersive and feature live entertainment. Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 20 Nov. 2024 This recipe for chicken soup is about to change your fall dinnertime for the better. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dinnertime 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dinnertime was in the 14th century

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“Dinnertime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dinnertime. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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dinnertime

noun
din·​ner·​time -ˌtīm How to pronounce dinnertime (audio)
: the usual time for dinner
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