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
Ammann ate breakfast at the hotel and had a massage before Kotthaus did another ultrasound, which again wasn’t concerning. — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 The salty bacon and fluffy eggs formed that classic breakfast flavor, while the potatoes added a satisfying heartiness without weighing the taco down. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 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
  • Make no-knead pumpkin focaccia instead of dinner rolls or an easy three-ingredient curry pumpkin soup to start off your meal.
    — Jenn de la Vega, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • She was supposed to be having dinner with another friend, who couldn’t make it in the end.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 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
  • Golden Corral has developed a sophisticated system to keep the buffet model viable despite challenging economic conditions, The Wall Street Journal recently reported.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Insider tip Don’t sleep on the French pastries on the breakfast buffet, including pain au chocolat and buttery madeleines.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of buffet
Verb
  • The Hillshire snack packs with white cheese and gouda were measured above proper cold holding temperature.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • With no peak to summit and no trailhead to return to, stopping to snack on wild raspberries and discuss what the group found felt equally part of the adventure.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 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
  • Safety begins with owners and boards and extends to every employee operating an attraction.
    — Dennis Speigel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Though the board does not have the authority to forgive the charges, which will still be due by the end of the year, board President Allan Marks encouraged residents to enroll in programs that could help alleviate rising costs.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of board
Noun
  • And there are friendly faces keeping the buffet fresh and tea glasses filled.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Key Takeaways Ginger may help lower inflammation and can be added to stir-fries, roasted vegetables, tea, or water.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of tea
Noun
  • 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
  • Aggressive serving has been a trademark for the Rams, who have won 13-0 in a row.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of serving

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