Thesaurus results for LUNCH TIME

lunch time

noun

ˈlənch-ˌtīm

Definition of lunch time

as in noon

the middle of the day every Wednesday at lunch time the museum offers a free lecture or musical performance

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Recent Examples of lunch time Here’s how to make lunch time seamless in your house this summer, plus lunch ideas that will keep everyone happy. — Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 7 June 2026 The poisson cru à la Tahitienne—a local take on ceviche made with tuna, lime, and coconut milk—wins raves at lunch time, as does the burger. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026 Families should consider making a nutritious snack available an hour or so before sports practices so children with that earlier lunch time have energy available to fuel activities. — Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026 La Cocina serves fresh Mexican food on the sand and brings around a plate of gratis black bean tacos at lunch time, Buena Onda plates Spanish tapas in a set-back cove on the edge of the resort, and Toppu is perched in the mountains of Mandarina, emphasizing Japanese fine dining. — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026 Winter weather is sweeping through Maryland Snow started to fall across the Baltimore metro right after lunch time. — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026 Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home at some point between Saturday night and lunch time on Sunday. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026 But phones are still popping up at lunch time and between classes, and even during classes, as some teachers have interpreted this leniency differently than others, Raatz said. — Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026 The fast-moving lines at lunch time are tangible evidence that customers approve. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2025

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Beyond serving an evening crowd, Knott said he’s seen a consistently busy noon rush over the past few days.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
Pope Leo revealed the discovery of the growth on his lung during his Sunday noon prayer — which was broadcast to the world on live television — almost as an aside toward the end of his blessing.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of noon

Noun

Shift workers, night owls or anyone running late schedules may feel better with a midday or early afternoon session that matches their own rhythm.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
The midday reversal came as equities sold off, with the S&P 500 dropping more than 1%, leading some investors to rotate back into the relative safety of the bond market.

— Michelle Fox,Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

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