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lunchtime

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈlʌntʃtaɪm/

lunchtime means: The time of day when people usually eat their midday meal.

noun

MIDDAY MEAL TIMEA1

The time of day when people usually eat their midday meal.

  • It is almost lunchtime.
  • The restaurant gets busy at lunchtime.
  • Will you be home before lunchtime?

How to use it: at lunchtime (We met at lunchtime.)

Similar words: lunch hour

Common phrases: at lunchtime, around lunchtime

MEAL BREAKA2

A break from work or school when you eat your midday meal.

  • We played cards during lunchtime.
  • She spends her lunchtime reading in the park.
  • Our lunchtimes are too short to go home.

Similar words: lunch break

Common phrases: during lunchtime, lunchtime break

Questions about lunchtime

What does lunchtime mean?

The time of day when people usually eat their midday meal.

What is lunchtime in other languages?

Türkçe: öğle yemeği vakti · Español: hora de comer · Français: heure du déjeuner · Deutsch: Mittagszeit · Italiano: ora di pranzo · 日本語: 昼食時

How do you pronounce lunchtime?

It is pronounced /ˈlʌntʃtaɪm/.

How do you use lunchtime in a sentence?

It is almost lunchtime. The restaurant gets busy at lunchtime.

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