mealtime

noun

meal·​time ˈmēl-ˌtīm How to pronounce mealtime (audio)
: the usual time for serving a meal

Examples of mealtime in a Sentence

Take one pill at mealtime. The two children have different mealtimes.
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Pair this focused listening time with part of a daily routine—for example, after mealtimes. Emily Edlynn, Parents, 1 Nov. 2024 To learn more about feeding problems and tips for better mealtime behaviors, watch a SPARK webinar by Dena Kelly. Spark, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024 At mealtimes, the metallic clang of shutting gates echoes through the cell block, as a prisoner distributes meal trays through a ground-level hatch at the bottom of each cell door. Rebecca Wright, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024 Here's hoping your trip down mealtime memory lane makes your heart dance and your mouth water. Gwen Rockwood The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mealtime 

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mealtime was in the 12th century

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“Mealtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mealtime. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

mealtime

noun
meal·​time ˈmēl-ˌtīm How to pronounce mealtime (audio)
: the usual time at which a meal is served

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