Mealtime

usgb/ˈmiːltaɪm/
noun

The regular time when a meal is eaten.

She doesn't allow her children to watch television during mealtime.
Visual representation of "mealtime" - The regular time when a meal is eaten

Often appears as...

  • breakfast mealtime
  • lunch mealtime
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Visual representation of "mealtime"
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Cultural Variance

Native speakers may have fixed mealtimes or flexible schedules, influenced by culture or personal habit.

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In Spain, lunchtime, the main mealtime, is later than in many other countries, often starting around 2 pm.
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Fixed Schedules

Some contexts, like schools or workplaces, have fixed mealtimes where everyone eats at the same time.

Illustration for Fixed Schedules
Our school's lunch mealtime is strictly from 12 pm to 1 pm.
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Planning Reference

Use 'mealtime' when planning your daily schedules or discussing the best time to meet or perform activities.

Illustration for Planning Reference
Let's meet before mealtime, around 11:30 am.
Visual representation of the word "Mealtime"

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