Definition

The time when people usually eat their evening meal.

Example

We always sit down together as a family at dinnertime.

Conversation

What time do you usually have dinnertime at your house?

We try to sit down around six, but it varies sometimes.

That sounds nice; I prefer having dinnertime earlier myself.

Yeah, it gives you more time to relax afterward.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dinnertime → It is formed from "dinner" (from Old French *diner*, meaning to dine or have a meal) and "time" (from Old English *tima*, meaning a period or duration). The word "dinnertime" refers to the specific time designated for having dinner or the evening meal.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dinner' as the meal you have and 'time' as the period for it — dinnertime is simply the time for your dinner.

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