Lunchtime: meaning, definitions and examples

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lunchtime

 

[ ˈlʌntʃˌtaɪm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

at work

The time of day when people typically have their midday meal, usually around noon or early afternoon.

Synonyms

lunch hour, midday, noon

Examples of usage

  • At lunchtime, everyone gathers in the break room to eat and chat.
  • Lunchtime is always busy at the office cafeteria.
Context #2 | Noun

at school

The period of the day when students have a break to eat lunch, typically in the middle of the school day.

Synonyms

lunch break, lunch period

Examples of usage

  • During lunchtime, students can socialize with their friends in the cafeteria.
  • The bell rang, signaling the start of lunchtime.

Translations

Translations of the word "lunchtime" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hora do almoço

🇮🇳 दोपहर का भोजन समय

🇩🇪 Mittagszeit

🇮🇩 waktu makan siang

🇺🇦 обідній час

🇵🇱 pora lunchu

🇯🇵 昼食時間 (ちゅうしょくじかん)

🇫🇷 heure du déjeuner

🇪🇸 hora del almuerzo

🇹🇷 öğle yemeği zamanı

🇰🇷 점심시간 (jeomsim sigan)

🇸🇦 وقت الغداء

🇨🇿 obědová doba

🇸🇰 čas obeda

🇨🇳 午餐时间 (wǔcān shíjiān)

🇸🇮 čas kosila

🇮🇸 hádegismatur

🇰🇿 түскі ас уақыты

🇬🇪 სადილის დრო (sadilis dro)

🇦🇿 nahar vaxtı

🇲🇽 hora de la comida

Word origin

The word 'lunchtime' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'lunch' with 'time'. It refers to the designated time for eating lunch, a meal that is typically consumed in the middle of the day. The concept of lunchtime has evolved over the years to accommodate different schedules and cultural practices.

See also: lunch.