dinnertime

noun

din·​ner·​time ˈdi-nər-ˌtīm How to pronounce dinnertime (audio)
: the customary time for dinner

Examples of dinnertime in a Sentence

I hate getting phone calls at dinnertime.
Recent Examples on the Web At dinnertime, Paella de Mariscos, Carne or Vegetariana) join that array, along with entrees such as Lomo Saltado, Pescado con Ratatouille and Pulpo Asado con Patatas. Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024 Visit Red Rocks at dinnertime for premium steaks, rich pastas and fresh seafood, or join the restaurant for its signature Sunday brunch. Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for dinnertime 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dinnertime was in the 14th century

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“Dinnertime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dinnertime. Accessed 30 May. 2024.

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dinnertime

noun
din·​ner·​time -ˌtīm How to pronounce dinnertime (audio)
: the usual time for dinner
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