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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The time of day at which lunch is eaten. countable, uncountable

   "It's almost lunchtime, so I think I'll finish up later this afternoon."

Synonyms

All synonyms

lunch hour

Example

More examples

"I did not see Mrs. Cavendish until lunch-time."

Etymology

From lunch + time.

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