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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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verb

as in to lunch

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Recent Examples of breakfast
Noun
Smoked salmon on an English muffin and topped with an egg and Hollandaise sauce is on the menu at Summerland Cafe, Anne Quatrano's latest breakfast and lunch restaurant. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 25 July 2026 For an even more elevated stay, book a Retreat Collection suite, which includes perks such as airport transfers, a dedicated personal concierge, daily breakfast, and spa treatments. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 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
  • In May of this year, undercover detectives observed Velasquez eating dinner with two plastic forks at a restaurant, according to the affidavit.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • The dinner theme is Paris, which is perfect for Joy, or at least should be.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 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
  • Sure, every offseason, rival executives pick apart San Francisco’s coaching staff like a buffet, desperate to steal the secret sauce.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
  • The space features a 1960 Hans Wegner Ox chair from Galerie Half, a 1960s Charlotte Perriand stool from Gallery Roth, and a custom solid-bronze buffet.
    — Punch Hutton, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026
Definition of buffet
Verb
  • What's your go-to snack to keep on hand for long travel days?
    — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026
  • Protein is more satiating than carbohydrates alone and may reduce the urge to snack before lunch.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of snack
Noun
  • Come here for supper at Michelin-favorite Anne-Sophie Pic’s restaurant, and book a treatment at its spa, one of just a handful under the auspices of Guerlain.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
  • Three people were hurt when the ceiling collapsed on diners during the supper rush at a North Carolina steakhouse, according to investigators.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
Definition of supper
Noun
  • Beasley finished with 20 points, while Xavier Sneed had 16 points and eight boards and Austin Trice 16 points on 8-of-9 shooting for Purple Reign.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • Two of the five members of the authority’s board wanted to postpone the vote to give it more time for consideration.
    — Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of board
Noun
  • The employees got sausage rolls, tea boxes and sat on the dais where Andy Walker, Team England’s communications lead, held news conferences for a player.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • As trial evidence accumulates, expect state health departments, Medicare wellness materials and Alzheimer’s advocacy groups to point more explicitly toward berries, tea and apples.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Definition of tea
Noun
  • The vitamin and mineral density can be substantial in a single serving, especially for people who struggle to eat enough produce.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
  • The other three ingredients—chickpeas, wheat protein, and pea protein—help the pasta clock in at 13 grams of protein per two-ounce serving, which is two grams more than OG Banza (and five grams more than most regular pasta brands).
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 July 2026
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