noun
lunchtime
LUHNCH-tym
noun
1
The time of day when lunch is usually eaten.
"Let's meet up at lunchtime and grab something to eat."
2
A break from work or school taken to eat lunch.
"She used her lunchtime to go for a quick run."
How to Use Lunchtime
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMidday, when people typically stop to eat.
Common pairings
at lunchtime
lunchtime meeting
Word Forms
lunchtimes plural
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Etymology
From lunch + time.