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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verb

present tense third-person singular of breakfast

as in lunches

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Noun

Extend the historical charm to your accommodations with one of the area’s charming bed and breakfasts, like The Leonard at Logan House, which was built in 1914. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 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 Her agent knows exactly what elite status returned last year in upgrades and breakfasts to the dollar and prices that into every decision. — Himanshu Sinha, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The technique transforms yesterday’s loaf into one of France’s most beloved breakfasts. — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026 Though many students opt for university meal plans, late night snacks and quick breakfasts are appreciated. — Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Both Wisconsin and Michigan Democrats held unity breakfasts in the days after the primaries. — Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfasts

Noun

Here, the perks get a further upgrade to Elemis toiletries, fancier towels and drinks, and special dinners under the stars.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Language itself was an obsession, with many family dinners ending with Davis pulling out his unabridged Oxford English Dictionary to share the derivation of a word.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 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

In Dearborn Heights, adjacent to the city of Dearborn, Nuts Now is a literal candy store, serving buffets of sweets and snacks that are a part of a larger conversation in the social sphere.

— Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Here, a breakfast buffet to beat all other buffets is available, with plenty of fruit, a serious pastry section and a daily changing South Asian offering such as Sri Lankan hoppers or Maldivian tuna curry.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of buffets

Noun

Vendors were also stationed throughout the area, serving snacks, drinks and other festival-style treats to fans making their way toward the stadium.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Sweet or savory, muffins are a fast treat to make for breakfasts, brunches, or anytime snacks.

— Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of snacks

Noun

Raspberry ganache peanut butter brownie bites are crowned with dark chocolate ganache and a bright touch of raspberry.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Soft-baked and full of pumpkin flavor, these oat bites are made for convenience but don’t compromise on that classic autumn taste.

— Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of bites

Noun

Everyone wanted to see for themselves the spectacle that had been all over their social media feeds.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Instead of remembering what still needs to be washed between meetings, feeds, and other responsibilities, parents can manage the work within one predictable window.

— Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

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