Synonyms for
Meal
Definition
noun - any of the regular occasions in a day when a reasonably large amount of food is eaten, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- morning meal
- evening meal
- main meal
- light meal
- three meals a day
- prepare a meal
- share a meal
- home-cooked meal
Word family
Usage note
While 'meal' generally refers to any occasion of eating, it often implies a substantial one. 'Meal' can also be used as a verb, meaning to eat, but this is less common in modern English.
Example sentences
- I had a delicious meal of grilled chicken and veggies.
- My mom always makes a healthy breakfast meal for me.
- We had a big family meal for Thanksgiving.
- I like to have a light meal for lunch.
- I always pack a meal for a long road trip.
Quotes
A good meal ought to begin with hunger.
A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine.
A meal without cheese is like a beautiful woman with only one eye.