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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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
  • Inside a gleaming warehouse the width of a few Manhattan avenues, a succession of machine arms, conveyor belts, and ovens press cells onto dinner-table-sized panels, more than 17,000 every day.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Enticing dinner entrees include the hinoki-scented black cod and dry-aged Peking duck.
    — Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 10 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
  • Breakfast is buffet-style, while lunches and dinners are à la carte and plated.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2026
  • The two-flavor combo stems from times when the buffet would be out of extra-crispy.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 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
  • Sake bottles, teacups, and plates lay in a jumble, as if Omitsu and the man had just finished supper.
    — Yasushi Inoue, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Lunch and supper here serves up the greatest hits of Japan, China, India and Thailand—dim sum, curries, sushi, and noodles, all authentic and fresh.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of supper
Noun
  • Matsui previously served as one of eight members of former President Clinton’s transition board.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The three-time All-Star and NBA rebounding champion finished with five assists and two boards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 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
  • Tiers of Joy turns clients’ old china into functional, custom serving stands that double as works of art and new family heirlooms.
    — Jennifer Bradley Franklin, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Watching both of these back to back is to sink into a delightful sort of seasonal depression, a serving of sadness with a side of sugar.
    — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Nov. 2026
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“Breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfast. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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