Dealtime

/ˈdilˌtaɪm/ noun

Definition

A specific time period allocated for making deals or conducting business transactions.

Etymology

Modern compound word combining 'deal' from Old English dǣl (portion, share) and 'time' from Old English tīma. Likely emerged in business contexts in the late 20th century.

Kelly Says

This compound demonstrates how English continuously creates new words to describe emerging business concepts - 'dealtime' captures the modern reality of scheduled negotiation periods in commerce.

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