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How to Pronounce linner
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Meaning and Context
Linner is a portmanteau, blending the words "lunch" and "dinner," that describes a single, substantial meal consumed in the late afternoon, typically between 3 PM and 5 PM. This modern culinary term addresses the practical need for a late afternoon meal that bridges the gap when lunch feels too distant and dinner is still hours away, effectively functioning as a combined lunch and dinner. The concept is a close cousin to brunch but occupies a different niche in the daily eating schedule, often arising from irregular work hours, extended weekend activities, or intentional intermittent fasting schedules where it may serve as the day's primary meal. Its popularity reflects evolving, less rigid meal timing and the growing cultural acceptance of non-traditional eating patterns. While sometimes used interchangeably with "dunch" or "lupper," linner has gained notable traction in casual lexicon, especially in discussions about flexible dining and modern time management.
Common Mistakes and Alternative Spellings
As a relatively new slang term, "linner" has several variant spellings and common errors. The most frequent alternative is "dunch," which follows the same portmanteau logic but reverses the source words ("dinner" + "lunch"). Another less common variant is "lupper" (lunch + supper). A common typo occurs by misspelling the portmanteau as "liner" (dropping one 'n'), which can lead to confusion with unrelated words like a ship "liner" or cosmetic "eyeliner." Some may also mistakenly write "linter," which is a software development tool. When searching for or using the term, it's important to maintain the double 'n' to ensure clarity and correct association with its meal-related meaning.
Example Sentences
After a huge breakfast, we decided to skip lunch and just have a linner around 4 PM before the evening movie.
The restaurant's weekend linner special, served from 3 to 5, perfectly fits our schedule after the matinee show.
On days when my work meetings run straight through the noon hour, a hearty linner becomes my de facto main meal.
"I'm not hungry for dinner yet; that linner of burgers and fries was incredibly filling," she remarked.
The trend of intermittent fasting has popularized linner for those who consolidate their daily calories into a single late-afternoon eating window.
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