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

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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

With money in our pockets, Gilda and I started going out for dinners at a chic restaurant in the Windsor Arms Hotel called Three Small Rooms.

— Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
The property also has a private landing stage, from which canal tours and even floating dinners can be arranged.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 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 the alternative dining venue Colonnade, breakfasts and lunches are buffets with an impressive variety of dishes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
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

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

Held at Straker’s by Thomas Straker, the London chef’s first New York restaurant opening next month, guests packed into the SoHo location to sip and mingle by the open kitchen and bar concept while sampling light bites.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
The disease is primarily spread to humans through bites and scratches from infected animals like bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes.

— Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of bites

Noun

Younger customers are finding clothes through creator videos, livestreams and social feeds where browsing and checkout happen in the same window.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026
Measure whether your brand appears when qualified buyers search your category on social feeds and AI platforms—and whether the resulting story is coherent.

— Susan Ganeshan, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

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