mealtime

noun

meal·​time ˈmēl-ˌtīm 

: the usual time for serving a meal

Examples of mealtime in a Sentence

Take one pill at mealtime.

The two children have different mealtimes.

Recent Examples on the Web

Fumbling around opening containers to see what’s inside can both eat away at time and quickly make your mealtime prep or even snack time a frustrating process. —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025

Cooking builds life skills, promotes healthy eating, boosts confidence and strengthens family bonds — all while making mealtime fun. —Kevin Reutenauer, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025

These are two words that can be used to describe your grandfather or other treasured family member in your life, but these words can also be used to describe a mealtime staple: ground beef. —Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025

Avoid screens during key routines—wake-up, mealtime, and bedtime—when self-regulation skills are still developing. —Sarah Scott, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mealtime

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• meantime
• nighttime
• noontime

Kids Definition

mealtime

noun

meal·​time ˈmēl-ˌtīm 

: the usual time at which a meal is served