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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verb

present tense third-person singular of breakfast
as in lunches

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Recent Examples of breakfasts
Noun
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 For Hand-Painted Detail Versatile and timeless, this duo of hand-painted, ceramic platters can easily flit between casual family breakfasts and evenings hosting at home with a pile of hors d'oeuvres. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 What Longevity Experts Have in Common at Breakfast The breakfasts these experts eat look pretty different, but a few ingredients and habits came up again and again. — Cathy Cassata, HEALTH, 26 Aug. 2026 Jump to recipe Banana bread is one of the best make-ahead breakfasts, after-school snacks, or road-trip treats. — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfasts
  1. dinners
  2. lunches
  3. servings
  4. boards
  5. buffets
  6. snacks
  7. bites
  8. feeds
Noun
  • There were also frequent nine-course dinners with visiting students, research assistants, work colleagues, and neighbors.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
  • For Hunt, these dinners act as an unhurried shelter for creative incubation.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 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
  • On message boards and on call-in shows, Lewis, who turned 19 late last month, has shouldered much of the blame.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • For instance in June, Jo Malone London launched an AI Scent Scanner that translates the visual preferences people have expressed across their Pinterest boards into personalized Jo Malone London fragrance recommendations.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of boards
Noun
  • Both of these were excellent—showers, buffets, ample seating, the whole thing.
    — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In its vacuum, a handful of buffets inspired by the brand sprouted up, including Soup ‘n Fresh in Rancho Cucamonga.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of buffets
Noun
  • Wawa Headquartered in Pennsylvania, Wawa serves coffee, a variety of breakfast items, snacks and freshly made sandwiches.
    — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Plus there are also amazing meals and snacks [in the office].
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of snacks
Noun
  • The Blanca Blue Restaurant serves up avant-garde Mexican cuisine, while the Aquazul Beach Bar & Lounge is the perfect place to grab some casual poolside bites.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Bubonic plague, which is the most common form, is usually spread by the bites of infected fleas or direct contact with infected animals.
    — Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of bites
Noun
  • Videos generated by artificial intelligence about the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, which left 13 people dead, are appearing in social media feeds.
    — Meagan Harris, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • On Hollywood stars’ social media feeds, messages of support are pouring in.
    — Lou Gomis, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026
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