meal

noun

ˈmēl How to pronounce meal (audio)
Definition of mealnext
as in menu
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time all she wants to do is sit quietly after the large Thanksgiving meal

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Recent Examples of meal Round out the meal with homemade Greek yogurt tzatziki and sautéed green beans. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026 After nearly 50 years of serving American comfort food from an old-school spot in the San Fernando Valley, Heart’s Coffee Shop will serve its last meal this Sunday. — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026 But without access to refrigeration, these vendors lack the broader inventory of a storefront like Gu Grocery, where Wang plans to sell an assortment of fresh produce and healthy pre-packaged meals cooked by her and her mom. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Others require gluten-free or dairy-free meals, or fructose-free foods. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for meal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meal
  1. menu
  2. dinner
  3. lunch
  4. feed
  5. repast
  6. supper
Noun
  • Their menus include advanced therapies such as vitamin shots, protein and stem cell treatments, and IV infusions designed to support goals like weight loss, stress relief, and gut health.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The menu leans toward inventive New American cuisine with global influences, blending steakhouse favorites with seafood, sushi and shareable appetizers.
    — Evan Moore August 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of menu
Noun
  • For those looking for a slightly more casual option for dinner, the Salon at L’Auberge Carmel offers an à la carte menu from the same kitchen.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • There’s literally no stepping away from the table for a classic Below Deck mid-dinner conversation.
    — Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of dinner
Noun
  • Leftovers That Feel Like a Treat Grown-ups aren’t the only ones taking leftovers for lunch.
    — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The workshop fee is $25 and includes lunch and snacks on both days.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of lunch
Noun
  • On Tuesday, social media feeds were flooded with users shocked after allegedly witnessing celebrity blogger Perez Hilton live-streaming acts of self-harm on TikTok.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
  • An ordinance was passed outlawing as a fire hazard the stacking of feed hay in downtown Chicago.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of feed
Noun
  • Detroit police are investigating a gunfight that left two men injured Saturday evening at a repast on the city's east side.
    — Nick Lentz, CBS News, 15 June 2026
  • In a larger context, this quintessentially Bengali phrase has come to mean a repast of tea and snacks that encompasses a tradition deeply ingrained in the culture.
    — Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of repast
Noun
  • Bloomfield oversees the resort’s culinary activities too, like a fireside supper for two and a special picnic basket to take on a scenic hike.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Janet is at boarding school and the usual domestic routine—breakfast, school uniform, drop-off, pickup, playdate, supper, homework, bath, bed—has been blown to bits.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of supper

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