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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
  • Geared toward longer stays and keeping road warriors happy, the hotel offers a grab-and-go pantry, an evening happy hour with wine, beer, and light bites, and a buffet breakfast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • Scientists have learned that as soon as summer temperatures thaw layers of the permafrost, its carbon turns into a bedazzling buffet for microbes.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of buffet
Verb
  • Add mango to salsas, smoothies, salads, or yogurt bowls, or snack on it plain.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 21 July 2026
  • What's your go-to snack to keep on hand for long travel days?
    — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026
Definition of snack
Noun
  • Aesthetic aside, Fields of Michigan proudly serves farm-to-table cuisine for both people and pups, and welcomes guests to enjoy communal supper experiences, massages in nature, live music and more.
    — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 31 July 2026
  • Even more troubling is a series of robberies centered around the Department of Damage Control, a government facility dedicated to containing and controlling supper-happenings, that’s run by a bureaucrat named Metzger.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 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
  • Next to the property, the hotel also owns SoFi Coffee—an easy stop for an iced tea or coffee and pastries before heading out for the day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Also new this year is a partnership with JoJo Tea for a special tea program in addition to the restaurant’s sake and wine menu.
    — Connie Ogle July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of tea
Noun
  • Plus, a serving of this pudding is roughly equivalent to the protein in two eggs.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 July 2026
  • Over the years, the gathering has featured contract standoffs, shots directed at the league, countless years of support for coaches and coordinators, stadium posturing and always a heavy dose of optimism before a serving of orange sherbet.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 27 July 2026
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