lunchtime

American  

[luhnch-tahym] / ˈlʌntʃˌtaɪm /

noun

1. a period set aside for eating lunch or the period of an hour or so, beginning roughly at noon, during which lunch is commonly eaten.

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Etymology

Origin of lunchtime

First recorded in 1855–60; lunch + time

Example Sentences

But I didn’t need a short shadow to tell me it was lunchtime—my stomach’s growls were making it pretty clear.

From Literature

The crash occurred at lunchtime, but despite the chaotic scene, no injuries were reported among restaurant staff, patrons or the driver, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times

Amorim is due to speak to the media again on Tuesday lunchtime, before his side's trip to Burnley the following night.

From BBC

The Met Office issued several weather warnings for snow and ice, with amber warnings for snow in effect from lunchtime on Friday for parts of northern Scotland.

From BBC

It owns the Saturday lunchtime Premier League package and the FA Cup in the UK.

From BBC