breakfast 1 of 2

noun

Definition of breakfastnext
as in dinner
the first meal of the day a big/good/hearty breakfast

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breakfast

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verb

as in to lunch

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Recent Examples of breakfast
Noun
The mobile coffee stand was also loved for its breakfast sandwiches. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026 According to the firm, the challenge was designed to test the robots across different store conditions, including rush-hour crowds, overnight operations, and the morning breakfast rush. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
Within hours, Gifford was raped and murdered after Sochor and his brother left the Fort Lauderdale bar with her under the guise of going to breakfast, court records say. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 July 2026 One of my favorite things to do each morning was pedal to breakfast in the shade of giant palm trees with the smell of flowering hibiscus all around. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for breakfast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfast
  1. dinner
  2. lunch
  3. buffet
  4. snack
  5. supper
  6. board
  7. tea
  8. serving
Noun
  • As evening approaches, guests can enjoy dinner in one of the train's two restaurant cars, Étoile du Nord and L'Oriental, before heading to the famous Bar Car 3674 for cocktails and live piano music.
    — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
  • For anyone who spends long days traveling or regularly finds their battery running low before dinner, Apple's early results are encouraging.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of dinner
Verb
  • Ladies who lunch at The George cross paths with ladies who launch (startups, that is), men in smart suits are occasionally gala-bound, and creatives on laptops greet locals stopping in for a drink or afternoon tea under the ornate ceilings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
  • What would Sister, who lunched with the Astors and Whitneys, have thought of posting?
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Definition of lunch
Noun
  • Open for breakfast, Sunday brunch (a buffet sometimes accompanied by live jazz), lunch, and dinner, The Bistro serves American classics, with a natural emphasis on seafood.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a sprawling buffet table with lunches and salads daily and breakfasts on weekends.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of buffet
Verb
  • Greek Yogurt The combination of carbohydrates and protein in Greek yogurt makes this snack a smart option for lasting energy.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Hillshire snack packs with white cheese and gouda were measured above proper cold holding temperature.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of snack
Noun
  • Chicken and Kielbasa Winter Stew This hearty supper soup takes just an hour to make.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The three-course supper could include beetroot tartare with goat's cheese, and lamb chops with aubergine puree, followed by pear-and-almond tart.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of supper
Noun
  • The charter amendment sent to voters by a majority of the sitting commissioners sets up an independent board with the power to set the salary for the 13-member commission.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The central bank's board voted unanimously late Monday to put Ueno Bank into resolution and hand its management to officials charged with assessing its finances and protecting its assets, the regulator said Tuesday.
    — EMILIO SANABRIA, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of board
Noun
  • And may the extra hour afforded by the time change encourage all of us to curl up under a blanket with some tea, and replace our doomscrolling with reading.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Ember Mug 3 Smart Heated Coffee Mug The coffee or tea drinker in your life will love this heated mug that keeps beverages at the perfect temperature.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of tea
Noun
  • Depending on the product, that may require more than a single small serving of oatmeal.
    — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Defending champion Rybakina hit six aces but needed 11 set points to take the first set in a match that featured erratic serving and a total of 11 double-faults between her and Shnaider.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
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