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dinnertime

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/ˈdɪnərˌtaɪm/ · din-ner-time

the time at which the evening meal is generally eaten.

Meanings

nouninformal

the time at which the evening meal is generally eaten.

وہ وقت جب شام کا کھانا عام طور پر کھایا جاتا ہے۔

رات کا کھانا

raat ka khana

Synonyms

mealtimeevening mealsupperکھاناعشاءشبستان

Antonyms

breakfastlunchناشتہدوپہر کا کھانا

Common Collocations

  • family dinnertime
  • dinnertime conversation
  • dinnertime routine

Example Sentences

Dinnertime is my favorite part of the day.

رات کا کھانا میرے دن کا پسندیدہ حصہ ہے۔

Raat ka khana mere din ka pasandeeda hissa hai.

We always gather together at dinnertime.

ہم ہمیشہ رات کے کھانے کے وقت اکٹھے ہوتے ہیں۔

Hum hamesha raat ke khane ke waqt ikathey hotay hain.

Dinnertime can be a great opportunity to share stories.

رات کا کھانا کہانیاں بانٹنے کا ایک بہترین موقع ہوسکتا ہے۔

Raat ka khana kahaniyan baantne ka ek behtareen mauqa hosakta hai.

Easily Confused With

lunchtime:Lunchtime refers to the midday meal, whereas dinnertime refers to the evening meal.

Word Family

dinner
nounعشاء
dine
verbکھانا
dining
nounکھانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'dinner' and 'time' to remember when to eat in the evening.

Visualize a family sitting around a dining table enjoying their evening meal.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "dinner" — the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening

First known use: 14th century

The word 'dinner' comes from the Old French 'diner', which means 'to dine', and its use has evolved over centuries.