lunchtime
gb/lˈʌnt͡ʃtˌaɪm/ us/lˈʌnt͡ʃtˌaɪm/
A2
Inglese
Accezioni
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Sostantivo
A2
event
1
time of day for lunch
the time when people eat lunch
Schema d'uso:
at/during/around lunchtime
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes write it as two words (*lunch time*) in general use; the one-word form is standard.
Sinonimi
midday (More general; not specifically connected to eating lunch.)
|
noon (A specific clock time (12:00), not the whole meal period.)
Contrari
dinnertime (The time when people usually eat dinner instead of lunch.)
Collocazioni
at lunchtime
|around lunchtime
|by lunchtime
|before lunchtime
|after lunchtime
|near lunchtime
|lunchtime today
|lunchtime tomorrow
|lunchtime on Friday
|lunchtime for us
Temi
daily_life
|food_and_drink
|time
Esempi
- Let’s meet at lunchtime and grab something quick to eat.
- The café is always crowded around lunchtime.
- I’ll call you after lunchtime when I’m back at my desk.
Esempi per chi studia
- I eat a sandwich at lunchtime.
- We have class again after lunchtime.
Sostantivo
B1
event
2
midday break for lunch
the time you are free from work or school to eat lunch
Schema d'uso:
on (my/your) lunchtime; in (our) lunchtime
Errore comune:
In American English, people often prefer ‘lunch break’ for this meaning; ‘lunchtime’ is also used but can sound less specific.
Sinonimi
lunch break (More explicit about stopping work/school.)
|
midday break (Broader and not necessarily connected to lunch.)
Contrari
working hours (Time when you are expected to work rather than take a break.)
Collocazioni
my lunchtime
|your lunchtime
|at lunchtime
|during lunchtime
|over lunchtime
|lunchtime break
|lunchtime walk
|lunchtime nap
|lunchtime errands
|lunchtime hour
Temi
work
|school
|daily_life
|time
|food_and_drink
Esempi
- I only get 30 minutes for lunchtime, so I eat at my desk.
- She goes to the gym in her lunchtime.
- The shop is closed over lunchtime.
Esempi per chi studia
- I go for a walk in my lunchtime.
Grammatica
Forma base
lunchtime
IPA
GB/lˈʌnt͡ʃtˌaɪm/
US/lˈʌnt͡ʃtˌaɪm/
Sillabe e accento
lunch - time (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (lunch)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: lunchtime
- Plural: lunchtime, lunchtimes
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
at lunchtime
1/ˈæt lˈʌnt͡ʃtˌaɪm/
fixed phrase
during the lunch period
during the time for lunch
Esempi
- I’ll pick it up at lunchtime.
- At lunchtime, the park fills up with office workers.
- We usually chat at lunchtime.
lunchtime meeting
1/lˈʌnt͡ʃtˌaɪm mˈitɪŋ/
fixed phrase
business
meeting held during lunch
a meeting during lunch time
Esempi
- I can’t make a lunchtime meeting today—I’ve got an appointment.
- They scheduled a lunchtime meeting to fit everyone’s calendars.
- We had a quick lunchtime meeting and went straight back to work.
lunchtime rush
1/lˈʌnt͡ʃtˌaɪm ɹˈʌʃ/
fixed phrase
busiest time around lunch
the very busy time when many people go for lunch
Esempi
- We need extra staff for the lunchtime rush.
- Traffic gets heavier during the lunchtime rush in the city center.
- Try coming at 2 p.m. to avoid the lunchtime rush.
lunchtime special
1/lˈʌnt͡ʃtˌaɪm spˈɛʃəl/
fixed phrase
discounted lunch meal deal
a cheaper meal offered at lunch time
Esempi
- They have a great lunchtime special—soup and a sandwich for $10.
- Ask the server what today’s lunchtime special is.
- We went early to catch the lunchtime specials.