suppertime

American

[suhp-er-tahym] / ˈsʌp ərˌtaɪm /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of suppertime

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

Example Sentences

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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

This was the only day I consumed outside food: Friends took me out for brunch and I was still stuffed by suppertime.

From Washington Times • Jul. 19, 2023

And in June or July, a late-day thundershower is a good bet by suppertime.

From Washington Post • Aug. 8, 2021

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2021

“Call us at suppertime tomorrow and you can wish him a happy.”

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

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