dinnertime
dinnertime noun: the time when dinner takes place, as.
Noun
dinnertime (countable and uncountable, plural dinnertimes)
- The time when dinner takes place, as
- An hour before dinnertime, steam the mazarine in the usual way, and when done, turn it out of the mould on its dish […]1846, Charles Elmé Francatelli, The Modern Cook, page 243
- By the thirteenth century mustard was a staple of Paris saucemakers, who peddled the product on the street every evening around dinnertime.2004, Vince Staten, Why Is The Foul Pole Fair?, page 204
- Synonyms:
- dinner hour, dining time
- The midday mealtime as the main one: lunchtime.
- Synonyms:
- dinner hour, dining time
- The evening mealtime as the main one: suppertime.
- Synonyms:
- dinner hour, dining time
Synonyms of dinnertime
Forms of dinnertime
| plural | dinnertimes |
|---|---|
| alternative form | dinner time |
| alternative form | dinner-time |
Origin of dinnertime
From dinner + time.
Questions about dinnertime
- What does dinnertime mean?
- Dinnertime means the time when dinner takes place, as.
- What part of speech is dinnertime?
- Dinnertime is a noun.
- What is the plural of dinnertime?
- The plural of dinnertime is dinnertimes.
Words near dinnertime in the dictionary
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