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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Their children generally take a more structured approach to mealtimes and bedtime. Robin Abcarian Los Angeles Times, arkansasonline.com, 9 Feb. 2025 Ghrelin levels increase between mealtimes and decrease when the stomach is full. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Jan. 2025 But the question remains: is this practical evolution or playful excess? Convenience culture isn't new—bouillon cubes revolutionized cooking in the 1800s, and frozen dinners redefined mealtime in the 1950s. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025 Each restaurant is themed—and many are interactive, coming alive at mealtimes. Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mealtime 

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Feb. 2025.

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mealtime

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

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