suppertime

American  

[suhp-er-tahym] / ˈsʌp ərˌtaɪm /

noun

1. the time at which supper is served, usually between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m.

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Etymology

Origin of suppertime

First recorded in 1325–75, suppertime is from Middle English soper tyme. See supper, time

Example Sentences

Clearly, suppertime had moved to the sofa, because in 1954, the first full year of production, Swanson sold 10 million TV dinners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

He imagined the moment of their creation: suppertime in the Pleistocene.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2021

Instead of wrapping up a typical day’s work at suppertime, early afternoon getaways are often the norm.

From Washington Times • Mar. 3, 2016

For me, stories don’t wind down for suppertime.

From Washington Post • Jan. 25, 2016

“Then we will see you at suppertime, Hyung-pil,” she called softly.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park