lunchtime
word
/ˈɫəntʃˌtaɪm/
LUHNCH-tym
/lˈʌntʃtaɪm/
LUHNCH-tym
Definition
The time of day when people usually stop to eat lunch, typically around midday.
Usage & Nuances
'Lunchtime' is informal and common in both conversation and the workplace. It refers to a general period, not a specific minute. Often used in 'at lunchtime', 'after lunchtime'. In some cultures, the time can vary.
Spanish: hora del almuerzoPortuguese (BR): hora do almoçoPortuguese (PT): hora do almoçoChinese (Simplified): 午饭时间 - 午餐时间Chinese (Traditional): 午餐時間 - 午飯時間Hindi: दोपहर का खाना खाने का समयArabic: وقت الغداءBengali: মধ্যাহ্নভোজনের সময়Russian: обеденное времяJapanese: 昼食の時間Vietnamese: giờ ăn trưaKorean: 점심시간Turkish: öğle yemeği saatiUrdu: دوپہر کے کھانے کا وقتIndonesian: waktu makan siang
Example Sentences
We eat in the cafeteria at lunchtime.
basic
What time is lunchtime here?
basic
Students go outside during lunchtime.
basic
Let's meet after lunchtime to finish the project.
natural
I'm starving — is it lunchtime yet?
natural
During lunchtime, the cafe gets really crowded.
natural