I never heard of anyone saying "the" lunch?
When is "lunchtime"?
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2You may want to have a look on this:https://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/41244/the-dinner-dinner-grammar-question – Cardinal Sep 21 '16 at 14:10
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@Cardinal , so I should pick "the lunch" if it's a lunch I specially prepare, say, for an infant? – most venerable sir Sep 21 '16 at 14:35
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I am not in the place that I answer your question, but I would say "the lunch" based on the answer under that question. – Cardinal Sep 21 '16 at 15:16
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If there is a specific time you like to have lunch, why are you asking what time lunchtime is? – Alan Carmack Sep 21 '16 at 15:22
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@AlanCarmack, like the typical time for lunch associate with the word without article. – most venerable sir Sep 21 '16 at 16:08
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One would refer simply to 'lunchtime', avoiding 'the'.
By it's definition lunchtime refers to noon (the middle of the day, 12:00), but this can vary greatly per social circle.
Examples sentences:
Is it lunchtime already?
Are you coming for lunch as well?
Rick
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