dinnertime
noun
din·ner·time
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Definition of dinnertime
: the customary time for dinner
Examples of dinnertime in a Sentence
I hate getting phone calls at dinnertime.
Recent Examples on the Web
If such a device went into production, cameras and sensors could help prevent it from accidentally injuring an innocent bystander who’s just on the way to the fridge for a quick snack before dinnertime. — Patrick Lucas Austin, Time, "What Will Smart Homes Look Like 10 Years From Now?," 25 July 2019 Most parents suspect dinnertime probably shouldn’t be spent on Instagram. — Nellie Bowles, New York Times, "Now Some Families Are Hiring Coaches to Help Them Raise Phone-Free Children," 6 July 2019 With Democrats controlling the governor’s office and both chambers of the General Assembly, lawmakers might have wrapped up business by dinnertime Friday — ahead of the midnight deadline. — Lisa Donovan, chicagotribune.com, "The Spin: A look at the winners — J.B. Pritzker among them — and losers in spring legislative session.," 3 June 2019 On occasion, Slack was also a way for Fjällström and his wife to summon their two kids at dinnertime. — Casey Newton, The Verge, "The White House social media summit was full of hypocrisy — and comedy," 12 July 2019 Come dinnertime, the intimate group of guests was first ushered into the foyer for a staircase performance in which Broadway actors and dancers personified Dada’s star ingredients. — Ella Riley-adams, Vogue, "Dada Daily Throws a Surrealist Dinner at One of New York’s Most Resplendent Apartments," 30 Mar. 2019 Right after the presidents’ dinnertime parlay, Chinese officials said the two sides agreed to put tariffs in abeyance to negotiate a settlement but offered few other details then and in the days since. — WSJ, "China Breaks Its Silence on 90-Day U.S. Tariff Truce," 5 Dec. 2018 Reassuring men from three networks delivered the news at dinnertime. — Ted Anthony, The Seattle Times, "In chaotic era, conference aims to amplify 1st Amendment," 23 Oct. 2018 Making reservations at dinnertime is an absolute must. — Katie Jackson, Fox News, "Heading to the GOP Convention? Chow down at Cleveland's best restaurants," 15 July 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dinnertime.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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dinnertime
noun
English Language Learners Definition of dinnertime
: the usual time for dinner
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