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Meaning of lunchtime
The primary meaning of "lunchtime" refers to the time of day when lunch is typically eaten.
Etymology of lunchtime
The word "lunchtime" originated in the mid-19th century from the combination of "lunch" (a meal eaten in the middle of the day) and "time" (a point or period of time).
The term "lunch" itself is believed to have originated from the Old English word "nuncheon," meaning a small snack eaten between meals, which later evolved into "lunch" in the 17th century.
Synonyms
breakfast time
dinner time
supper time
mealtime
noon
midday
break
recess
intermission
pause
halt
stop
interval
rest
respite
break time
tea time
coffee break
morning break
afternoon break
evening break
night break
midmorning
midafternoon
mid-evening
snack time
brunch time
dinner hour
supper hour
lunch break
lunch hour
noon hour
midday break
Definitions
- The time of day when a meal called lunch is eaten, typically between 11:30 and 13:30.
- A period of time allowed for a meal, typically in the middle of the day.
- The meal itself eaten during this time.
Usage Examples
- The office is usually busiest before lunchtime, then it slows down a bit.
- The kids get restless around lunchtime, so we try to have a snack ready.
- The new restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but it's busiest at lunchtime.