supper

noun

Definition of suppernext
as in dinner

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Recent Examples of supper Bella chews him out for punching Angus in the face right before Angus’s big presentation, which Johnny knew about because they were supposed to throw a return supper for him, a dinner Johnny was supposed to cook. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026 If the younger Kelce no longer has to sing for his supper, his quarterback’s own endorsement duties suggest that last year’s retreat was no fluke. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026 This basic chili recipe is sure to take you back to Grandpa’s supper table in just one bite. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026 Earlier that evening during his last supper with his disciples, we are told Jesus himself had fervently prayed. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 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
  • Make no-knead pumpkin focaccia instead of dinner rolls or an easy three-ingredient curry pumpkin soup to start off your meal.
    — Jenn de la Vega, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • She was supposed to be having dinner with another friend, who couldn’t make it in the end.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of dinner
Noun
  • Four of the fights occurred simultaneously during lunch, while another happened later in the day, according to Modesto City Schools officials.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Political reporters could sleep late, have a long lunch, even catch a movie.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of lunch
Noun
  • An extensive breakfast buffet is served in SINEDIE alongside a la carte options such as eggs royale.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Arugula is a leafy green that can be incorporated into a variety of dishes from breakfast and lunch to dinner.
    — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of breakfast
Noun
  • After the service, members of the congregation gathered in the church basement for a luncheon honoring the bishop's anniversary years of service, with steaming trays of chicken, greens, sweet potatoes and desserts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The commander in chief returned the favor while championing Minaj during a presidential luncheon in July.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of luncheon
Noun
  • Complete with a snack and tea bar, the room serves as the idyllic peaceful retreat before heading to your treatment.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The 39-year-old lives in Tanque Verde and travels throughout south-central Arizona, delivering soda and snack foods to major retailers.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of snack
Noun
  • And may the extra hour afforded by the time change encourage all of us to curl up under a blanket with some tea, and replace our doomscrolling with reading.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Ember Mug 3 Smart Heated Coffee Mug The coffee or tea drinker in your life will love this heated mug that keeps beverages at the perfect temperature.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of tea
Noun
  • Open for breakfast, Sunday brunch (a buffet sometimes accompanied by live jazz), lunch, and dinner, The Bistro serves American classics, with a natural emphasis on seafood.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a sprawling buffet table with lunches and salads daily and breakfasts on weekends.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 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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“Supper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supper. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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