Main Entry:

sup·per

Pronunciation:

\ˈsə-pər\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English soper, from Anglo-French super, from super to sup — more at sup

Date:

13th century

1 a: the evening meal especially when dinner is taken at midday b: a social affair featuring a supper ; especially : an evening social especially for raising funds <a church supper>2: the food served as a supper <eat your supper>3: a light meal served late in the evening