English > meal: 3 senses > noun 1, foodMeaning | The food served and eaten at one time. |
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Synonym | repast |
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Parts | course | Part of a meal served at one time |
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dish | A particular item of prepared food |
helping, portion, serving | An individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal |
sandwich | Two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them |
side dish, side order, entremets | A dish that is served with, but is subordinate to, a main course |
Narrower | banquet, feast, spread | A meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed / enjoyed / enjoyed |
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bite, collation, snack | A light informal meal |
breakfast | The first meal of the day (usually in the morning) |
brunch | combination breakfast and lunch |
buffet | A meal set out on a buffet at which guests / guests help themselves |
dinner | The main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday |
lunch, luncheon, tiffin, dejeuner | A midday meal |
mess | A meal eaten in a mess hall by service personnel |
nosh-up | A large satisfying meal |
picnic | Any informal meal eaten outside or on an excursion |
ploughman's lunch | A meal consisting of a sandwich of bread and cheese and a salad |
potluck | Whatever happens / happens to be available especially when offered to an unexpected guest or when brought by guests and shared by all |
refection | A light meal or repast |
square meal | A substantial and nourishing meal |
supper | A light evening meal |
tea, afternoon tea, teatime | A light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes |
Broader | nutriment, nourishment, nutrition, sustenance, aliment, alimentation, victuals | A source of materials to nourish the body |
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Spanish | comida |
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Catalan | àpat, menjada |
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Adjectives | prandial | of or relating to a meal |
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