breakfast

noun

break·​fast ˈbrek-fəst 

1

: the first meal of the day especially when taken in the morning

2

: the food prepared for a breakfast

eat your breakfast

breakfast verb

breakfaster noun

Examples of breakfast in a Sentence

I had pancakes for breakfast.

Did you have breakfast before you left?

Recent Examples on the Web

The district says the money will help pay for a laundry list of programs, such as all-day kindergarten at all grade schools; the universal free breakfast program; pre-K centers; expanded career-technical education programs; and additional social workers, counselors and behavior specialists. —Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025

Over the years, their business has grown into a very unique attraction, complete with a campground, bed and breakfast, gift shops, and restaurants, called Patti's 1880 Settlement. —Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025

The enticing breakfast spread includes French toast, eggs, and oatmeal and can be enjoyed in the dining room or on the patio. —Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025

Waffle House, known for its 24/7 service and array of breakfast menu offerings, has more than 2,000 locations across 25 states. —Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English brekfast, from the phrase breken fast "to break one's fast, end abstinence from food"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing breakfast

• a dog's breakfast
• bed-and-breakfast
• breakfast bar
• continental breakfast
• cooked breakfast
• dog's breakfast
• English breakfast
• pre-breakfast
• working/business breakfast

Kids Definition

breakfast

noun

break·​fast ˈbrek-fəst 

: the first meal of the day

breakfast verb