noun
suppertime
noun
1
The time in the evening when supper is eaten.
"Be home by suppertime, please."
"The kids get restless right around suppertime."
How to Use Suppertime
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe usual time of day for eating the evening meal.
Common pairings
by suppertime
around suppertime
Word Forms
suppertimes plural
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Etymology
From supper + time.