dinnertime
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dinnertime
Example Sentences
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A spoonful whisked into a skirt steak stew can make it taste as though it simmered well past dinnertime.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
A pair of Thanksgiving Day earthquakes were reported Thursday just around dinnertime in Riverside County.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2025
My sick kid calls during a critical meeting; a work crisis erupts at dinnertime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
Similarly, Debbie Cabral, another NCL regular who calls Warwick, R.I., home, says she’s got no need for an additional entree at dinnertime, given the ample portions.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2025
Kathy could never remember how it started, but the sister was elderly, and liked Kathy’s cooking, so around dinnertime, Kathy always had a plate ready for her.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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