supper

noun

Definition of suppernext
as in dinner

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Recent Examples of supper Even more troubling is a series of robberies centered around the Department of Damage Control, a government facility dedicated to containing and controlling supper-happenings, that’s run by a bureaucrat named Metzger. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026 Come here for supper at Michelin-favorite Anne-Sophie Pic’s restaurant, and book a treatment at its spa, one of just a handful under the auspices of Guerlain. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 Serve with a crisp lettuce salad for a meat-free harvest supper. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 18 July 2026 The best part is that the meal is easy enough for a work night, but tastes special enough for a Sunday supper. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for supper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supper
  1. dinner
  2. lunch
  3. breakfast
  4. luncheon
  5. snack
  6. tea
  7. buffet
  8. repast
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
  • The café is open for breakfast and lunch and offers take out dinners.
    — Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Starc and Green helped Australia erase the deficit in the half hour before lunch, with Green looking settled at the crease as the allrounder approached a possible third test century and first on home soil.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of lunch
Noun
  • The city also sees many Balkan influences as well such as koulouri (sesame bread rings) which are sold on almost every street corner and warm bougatsa (traditional breakfast dessert) filled with semolina custard.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The on-site team will organize truffle hunting or a wine tasting to further fill out your itinerary, while breakfast (farm-fresh eggs and sweet juices) also comes as part of the stay each morning.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of breakfast
Noun
  • The event is part of a monthly luncheon discussion series hosted by nonprofit San Diego Rescue Mission’s president and CEO, Donnie Dee.
    — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Kemp and Jackson united at the Georgia Chamber’s annual congressional luncheon for the first time since Jackson’s party-rattling primary win.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of luncheon
Noun
  • The country’s beloved pubs, known for serving cheap drinks and small snacks, have long been a staple of Japan’s nightlife culture.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The launch will test just how many health-maxxing hacks consumers want in their snacks.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of snack
Noun
  • Or drink a cup of hot organic peppermint tea for some relief.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Ebadot dismissed Alex Carey (19) after lunch and Taskin bowled Webster (12) before Cummins (9) and Starc (1) both nicked off to Hasan before the tea interval.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of tea
Noun
  • Instead, Gruver steers people toward solid-wood accent tables, side chairs, and case goods such as dressers and buffets.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Teammate Terrence Tasila can hold his own in the buffet line at 6-1, 270 pounds.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of buffet
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

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