BREAKFASTS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

breakfasts 1 of 2

noun

plural of breakfast

as in dinners

the first meal of the day a big/good/hearty breakfast

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breakfasts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of breakfast

as in lunches

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Recent Examples of breakfasts

Noun

Charlotte’s oldest restaurants have fed us for decades, taking care of us for quick breakfasts and workday lunches, family gatherings and special occasions alike. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026 The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen has created 18 dishes, including breakfasts and variations for sides and salads to complement your family staples. — Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 One woman wrote about the Easter egg hunts and breakfasts prepared by the men of the church. — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026 Celebrities post their breakfasts, their skincare, their holidays and their Notes-app apologies. — Raven Smith, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 But my favorite meals of each day were the long languorous breakfasts in the Salone Reale, among the grandest rooms in the hotel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 Some cities, such as Seattle, and states, such as New York, fund their own universal school meals programs, but many schools pay for free-for-students breakfasts and lunch with federal dollars. — Ari Sen, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026 Enjoy downtown views and memorable breakfasts at the Nicollet Island Inn. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026 Sometimes, the players chronicle their routines — breakfasts, gym, pre-match schedules — or post-match clips and skills challenges (Kirk filmed one with Jack Grealish of Manchester City). — Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfasts

Noun

At first there was just some casual small talk between them, then walks with their dogs, followed by dinners at pubs away from prying eyes and, finally, evenings spent cooking together.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026
Spread out across expansive work stations that resemble gleaming kitchen cubicles, chefs spend their days whipping up meals from soup to nuts, a laboratory of sorts to create appetizing and easy dinners to make at home.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of dinners

Noun

Changes to school lunches These school nutrition directors were surveyed in October 2025, and since then, additional factors may threaten the robustness of school lunch programs.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Those types of lunches were later served on lunch wagons and, finally, in restaurants like Ono Hawaiian BBQ.

— Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025

Definition of lunches

Noun

These come with two servings in a box (two egg bites per serving), in Uncured Bacon & Gruyère or Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper.

— Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
For beer, that generally means one to two 12-ounce servings a day for men and one 12-ounce serving a day for women.

— Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026

Definition of servings

Noun

Fast-food chains have faced other lawsuits over product depictions in ads and on menu boards.

— Reuters, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2026
Experts found that the use of foam boards, non-fire-retardant scaffolding nets and canvases contributed to the fire's spread, the report said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of boards

Noun

Our celebrations were led by women, my grandmother, mother, and aunts, who would meticulously clean the house and spend weeks preparing snacks and sweets.

— Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026
When hiking or paddling, always head out with a buddy, a plan, a map, bug repellent, sunscreen, a first-aid kit, a flashlight, snacks and plenty of water.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of snacks

Noun

The Orlando Sentinel’s 150th Anniversary event series continues with its tastiest panel yet as local farmers and chefs discuss the ins and outs of farm-to-table while guests enjoy light bites.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Other bites served through the evening include carne asada tacos, street corn in a cup and mini tamales.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of bites

Noun

The concealer lips revival itself borrows from an early 2000s look, which hints that the muted aesthetic may resurface in new forms even if these specific labels disappear from feeds.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
Opponents have raised more than $350 million to fight the tax and back measures that could block it, and some of that is going to sponsored posts in voters’ social media feeds.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

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