Lunchtime: meaning, definitions and examples
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lunchtime
[ ˈlʌntʃˌtaɪm ]
at work
The time of day when people typically have their midday meal, usually around noon or early afternoon.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- At lunchtime, everyone gathers in the break room to eat and chat.
- Lunchtime is always busy at the office cafeteria.
at school
The period of the day when students have a break to eat lunch, typically in the middle of the school day.
Synonyms
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.