dinnertime
word
Definition
The time in the evening when people usually eat their main meal, called dinner.
Usage & Nuances
'Dinnertime' is informal and commonly used to announce or refer to the start or presence of dinner. It often appears as 'It's dinnertime!' and is mainly used with family or friends, less in formal or written contexts.
Spanish: hora de la cenaPortuguese (BR): hora do jantarPortuguese (PT): hora do jantarChinese (Simplified): 晚餐时间Chinese (Traditional): 晚餐時間Hindi: रात के खाने का समयArabic: وقت العشاءBengali: ডিনার সময়Russian: ужин - время ужинаJapanese: 夕食の時間Vietnamese: giờ ăn tốiKorean: 저녁 시간Turkish: akşam yemeği saatiUrdu: کھانے کا وقتIndonesian: waktu makan malam
Example Sentences
Dinnertime is at 7 p.m. in my house.
basic
My favorite dinnertime food is pasta.
basic
If you’re not home by dinnertime, I’ll save you a plate.
natural
We talk about our day at dinnertime.
basic
Kids usually get hungry before dinnertime.
natural
Can you help me set the table for dinnertime?
natural