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We go outside after lunchtime.
What does Lunchtime mean?
Lunchtime is the time for lunch.
Dictionary definition
The time of day when lunch is usually eaten.
Example sentences
Lunchtime in a sentence
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At lunchtime, the students sat together in the cafeteria.
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The schedule changed, so lunchtime began fifteen minutes later than usual.
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Practice 1
What does lunchtime mean?
Lunchtime means the time for lunch
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to lunchtime?
Lunch hour is close because it names the time for lunch.
Practice 3
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Lunchtime
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lunch · tym · strongest beat: lunch
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WordLunchtime.
Partnoun.
MeaningLunchtime is the time for lunch.
ExampleExample: We go outside after lunchtime.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- lunch · tym
- Strongest beat
- lunch
- Ending
- tym
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lunch.
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Synonyms
Words like Lunchtime
lunch hourthe time set aside for lunch
midday meal timethe time around the middle of the day to eat
Antonyms
Opposite words
breakfast timethe time for the morning meal
dinnertimethe time for the evening meal
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Word family
Lunchtime word family
Base word
lunchtime
noun
lunchtime
The time when lunch is usually eaten.
noun
lunchtimes
More than one lunchtime.
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Hint for students
Lunchtime is the time for lunch.
Common mix-up
Lunchtime is not the same as breakfast time. Lunchtime means lunchtime is the time for lunch.
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Read this model sentence: At lunchtime, the students sat together in the cafeteria. Clue words: students, sat, together. Underline clue words that show why lunchtime fits instead of breakfast time. Now write one new sentence that shows lunchtime without using the word lunchtime. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show lunchtime?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "At lunchtime, the students sat together in the cafeteria." Why does lunchtime fit better than breakfast time?
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