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Suppertime vs Dinnertime - What's the difference?

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Dinnertime is a synonym of suppertime.

Dinnertime is a related term of suppertime.



As nouns the difference between suppertime and dinnertime

is that suppertime is the time when supper takes place while dinnertime is the time when dinner takes place.

suppertime

English

(supper-time)

Alternative forms

* supper time * supper-time

Noun

(en noun)
  • The time when supper takes place.
  • The time when supper is ready.
  • supper hour, the hour between 18h00 and 19h00
  • Synonyms

    * dinnertime

    Coordinate terms

    * lunchtime * mealtime * supper hour * dinner * dinner hour

    dinnertime

    English

    (dinner-time)

    Alternative forms

    * dinner time * dinner-time

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The time when dinner takes place.
  • The time when dinner is ready.
  • (British) The mid-day break in English schools (some areas), lunchtime.
  • dinner hour, the hour between 18h00 and 19h00
  • Synonyms

    * suppertime

    See also

    * supper * supper hour