noun

mealtime

Mealtime (noun) means the time of day set aside for eating a meal. Example: “The toddlers were always messiest at mealtime.”

noun

The time of day set aside for eating a meal.

"The toddlers were always messiest at mealtime."

"She turned her phone off during mealtime to focus on conversation."

How to use mealtime

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe moment in the day when a meal happens — breakfast, lunch, or dinner time.

Word forms

mealtimes plural

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of meal and time, going back to Old English mǣltīma.

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for mealtime

time dime mime lime crime anime grime prime chime slime regime runtime

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mealtime” mean?

The word “mealtime” means the time of day set aside for eating a meal. In plain terms, the moment in the day when a meal happens — breakfast, lunch, or dinner time.

How do you use “mealtime” in a sentence?

Here is “mealtime” used in a sentence: “The toddlers were always messiest at mealtime.”

What part of speech is “mealtime”?

“Mealtime” is a noun.

Where does the word “mealtime” come from?

The word “mealtime” comes from Old English. A straightforward compound of meal and time, going back to Old English mǣltīma.