noun

dinnertime

Dinnertime (noun) means the time of day when dinner is usually eaten. Example: “The kids know to be home by dinnertime.”

noun

The time of day when dinner is usually eaten.

"The kids know to be home by dinnertime."

How to use dinnertime

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWhatever time you normally sit down to your main meal — evening for most people, midday for some.

Common pairings

by dinnertime around dinnertime

Word forms

dinnertimes plural

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Etymology

Formed from "dinner" plus "time."

Synonyms

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suppertime

Related words

suppertime

Rhymes for dinnertime

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dinnertime” mean?

The word “dinnertime” means the time of day when dinner is usually eaten. In plain terms, whatever time you normally sit down to your main meal — evening for most people, midday for some.

How do you use “dinnertime” in a sentence?

Here is “dinnertime” used in a sentence: “The kids know to be home by dinnertime.”

What part of speech is “dinnertime”?

“Dinnertime” is a noun.

What is the meaning of dinnertime?

"dinnertime" (noun) means the time of day when dinner is usually eaten.

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