supper

noun

sup·​per ˈsə-pər 

1

a

: the evening meal especially when dinner is taken at midday

b

: a social affair featuring a supper

especially : an evening social especially for raising funds

a church supper

2

: the food served as a supper

eat your supper

3

: a light meal served late in the evening

Examples of supper in a Sentence

I always enjoyed our Sunday night suppers.

It's almost time for supper.

We took a walk after supper.

I had too much wine at supper.

He didn't come home for supper.

Recent Examples on the Web

This salad is filling enough to be an entree for two, or it can be split by four or more as an appetizer or side dish for a seasonal brunch, lunch or supper. —Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 3 July 2024

Serve alongside a simple salad or over rice for an easy seafood supper. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 June 2024

According to The New Testament, Jesus' last supper was a Passover Seder. —Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 19 Apr. 2024

In the evening, cocktails and a light supper will satiate hunger pangs. —Allison Tibaldi, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English soper, from Anglo-French super, from super to sup — more at sup

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing supper

• supper club

Kids Definition

supper

noun

sup·​per ˈsəp-ər 

1

a

: the evening meal especially when dinner is eaten at midday

b

: a social affair having a supper

2

: a light meal served late in the evening