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

She could yammer on with the dust mites until suppertime for all I cared.

From Literature

“Millions! Enough to keep us here past suppertime,” Beowulf said, rubbing his tummy forlornly.

From Literature

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

He was tired from not napping, and he’d be mean as a mosquito by suppertime if he didn’t sleep.

From Literature