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Definition of mealtime

mealtime

/ˈmiːl.taɪm/
meal · time
Plural:mealtimes
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• noun

1

The usual or appointed time for eating a meal, or the period during which a meal is eaten.

Example

"Our family has a strict rule against using smartphones during mealtime so we can talk to one another."

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• Nearby Words

meagerness
meal
mealt falls
mealtime
mealworm
mealy
mealybug

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'meal' (from Old English 'mæl', originally meaning 'appointed time' or 'measure' before narrowing to a scheduled occasion for eating) and 'time' (from Old English 'tīma').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mealtime. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mealtime
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