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Teatime vs Dinnertime - What's the difference?

teatime | dinnertime |

As nouns the difference between teatime and dinnertime

is that teatime is (chiefly|british) the traditional time, in the late afternoon, for serving tea (the meal) while dinnertime is the time when dinner takes place.

teatime

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (chiefly, British) the traditional time, in the late afternoon, for serving tea (the meal).

    • 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

    Related terms

    * dinner * time * lunchtime * mealtime * suppertime * dinner hour

    See also

    * supper * supper hour