as in dinner
the first meal of the day
a big/good/hearty breakfast
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 Sep. 2024
Holiday Inn Express serves about 28 million pancakes a year at complimentary breakfasts in North America.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Sep. 2024
After a successful dental checkup the kids are ready for breakfast.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 26 Sep. 2024
What to expect: A range of breakfast and lunch sammies for between $8 and $12 apiece, which includes either chips or fruit.
—Kyle Stokes, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Chick-fil-A is known for its signature fried or grilled chicken sandwiches with a pickle and special sauce, waffle fries and a menu of salads, sides and breakfast items.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 Sep. 2024
Holiday Inn Express serves about 28 million pancakes a year at complimentary breakfasts in North America.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Sep. 2024
After a successful dental checkup the kids are ready for breakfast.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 26 Sep. 2024
What to expect: A range of breakfast and lunch sammies for between $8 and $12 apiece, which includes either chips or fruit.
—Kyle Stokes, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfast. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.
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