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lunchtime

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/ˈlʌnʧtaɪm/ · lunch-time

The period during midday when people eat lunch.

Meanings

nouninformal

The period during midday when people eat lunch.

دوپہر کے وقت کا وہ دورانیہ جب لوگ کھانا کھاتے ہیں۔

دوپہر کا کھانا

dopeher ka khana

Synonyms

lunch breakmidday mealnoon mealکھانے کا وقفہدوپہر کا کھانادوپہر کی غذا

Antonyms

breakfastdinnersnackناشتہرات کا کھاناسناکس

Common Collocations

  • lunchtime conversation
  • lunchtime meeting
  • at lunchtime

Example Sentences

It's lunchtime, and I'm really hungry.

یہ دوپہر کا کھانا ہے، اور میں واقعی بھوکا ہوں۔

Yeh dopeher ka khana hai, aur main waqai bhooka hoon.

We usually have a meeting at lunchtime.

ہم عام طور پر دوپہر کے کھانے کے وقت میٹنگ کرتے ہیں۔

Hum aam tor par dopeher ke khane ke waqt meeting karte hain.

She likes to relax during lunchtime.

وہ دوپہر کے کھانے کے دوران آرام کرنا پسند کرتی ہے۔

Woh dopeher ke khane ke doran aaram karna pasand karti hai.

Easily Confused With

dinnertime:Dinnertime refers to the period in the evening when dinner is eaten, unlike lunchtime which is at midday.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of lunchtime as the 'time for lunch'!

Imagine a clock striking 12:00, signaling lunchtime.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "lunch + time" — the time for lunch

First known use: 19th century

The term 'lunchtime' has been in use since the late 19th century, combining 'lunch' and 'time' to signify the period designated for having lunch.