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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 company is known for its espresso drinks, pastries and breakfast sandwiches. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026 The breakfast pizza, the migas and the avocado omelet all come with a mild Muenster cheese that doesn’t overpower the flavors. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
Verb
The staff ended up getting invited to three nights of shows by Plant and his band at the Fillmore, and Steve went out to breakfast with Plant. — Alan Gionet, CBS News, 16 June 2026 Her line, called Sea La Vie, is a limited edition pajama line designed to be worn all day, from the beach to breakfast. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 11 June 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
  • Tables sit close enough to the sand that dinner feels like part of the beach.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • The hours between finishing work for the day and going out to dinner are the calm before the storm.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 July 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
  • Now, researchers are concerned that more ecosystems will be disrupted as the apex predators with a ferocious appetite feast on a buffet of raccoons, opossums, bobcats, alligators and birds -- including prey bigger than themselves.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 July 2026
  • Egg curry, dal, manchurian, rice, tandoori chicken in the buffet were held below proper hot holding temperature.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of buffet
Verb
  • If the birds are determined to snack on your berries or veggies, Chastain suggests using bird netting to keep them away.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
  • Potato skins are always a hit, and these mini ones are perfect to snack on.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of snack
Noun
  • Thanks to a rotisserie chicken, this pasta supper will be ready to serve in just 20 minutes.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • Some of these shows lean sweeping and tragic, others quietly romantic or filled with supper-club nostalgia.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of supper
Noun
  • The utility board, in a previous statement, also said the members of the organization are grieving and offered condolences for McKee’s death.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
  • Now a union spokesperson says employees might file a complaint with a state board intended to protect public employees.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of board
Noun
  • These mesmerizing Embden geese graze in large gaggles throughout the tea fields.
    — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Chappell Roan stopped by Rosalía’s Lux tour and absolved herself of some tea.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 July 2026
Definition of tea
Noun
  • Featuring over 40 recipes, all of which use a single packet of ramen for a single serving, the book turns the iconic comfort food into something worth setting the dinner table for.
    — Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026
  • This same three-tablespoon serving of hemp seeds will also give you about 9-10 grams of protein, healthy fats like omega-3s, and fiber, Manaker said.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 25 June 2026
Definition of serving

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