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on dinner time vs at dinner time

The correct phrase is "at dinner time." The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific point in time, such as meal times. "On dinner time" is incorrect.
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on dinner time

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition "on" is not used to indicate specific points in time like meal times.

The correct preposition to use with meal times is "at." So, the correct phrase is "at dinner time."
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Alternatives:

  • at dinner time
  • during dinner time
  • for dinner time
  • around dinner time
  • in time for dinner

at dinner time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a specific point in time when dinner is served or eaten.

Use "at dinner time" to specify the time when dinner is scheduled or happening.
  • Feb 24, 2023 ... I have a wonderful 3 year old that simply turns into a monster every day at dinner time and wails, screams, and refuses to eat anything.
  • Mar 4, 2019 ... A person drop by at dinner time, notice that you are getting ready for a family dinner, and not excuse themselves, but stay for the evening.
  • ON THE RECORD: Parenting at Dinner Time: From Chaos to Calm. Published January 4, 2017. By Daniella Guzman. parenting As we start a new year, we often think ...
  • Jun 29, 2013 ... Try again. Open in App. Sign In. Is it rude to call people at dinner time? If so, what time is dinner time? All related (32). Recommended.
  • Quite often I find my clients going 7-8 hours between lunch and dinner, making them understandably ravenous at dinner time! To prevent overeating at dinner ...
  • Effect of a High Protein Diet at Breakfast on Postprandial Glucose Level at Dinner Time in Healthy Adults. Nutrients. 2022 Dec 24;15(1):85. doi: 10.3390/ ...
  • He was seen at dinner time, checked at 1.30, and seen all during the course of the afternoon. From the. Hansard archive.
  • ... Hats at dinner time. Hats at dinner time. jp2001. By jp2001, September 24, 2004 in Cruise Fashions & Beauty. Recommended Posts. jp2001.
  • Jun 12, 2015 ... “ At Crystal Palace are there characters at dinner time?” Hi, Andriana, and welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
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Alternatives:

  • during dinner time
  • for dinner time
  • around dinner time
  • in time for dinner

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