Synonyms for

Meals

Verb / mi:lz / Another word for meals — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A meal is any time you eat food, especially breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Synonyms & similar words

meal repast food dinner lunch breakfast snack dish feast banquet spread repast chow grub nourishment provisions fare cuisine cookery menu table board

Synonyms by register

Formal

repast sustenance nourishment

Informal

grub chow eats noshing

Literary

fare victuals

Antonyms

fasting starvation hunger abstinence deprivation

Common collocations

  • morning meal
  • midday meal
  • evening meal
  • three meals a day
  • a hearty meal
  • a light meal
  • prepare meals
  • serve meals

Word family

noun meal
verb meal

Usage note

The word 'meal' refers to an occasion when food is eaten, or the food eaten on such an occasion. It is a general term and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I like to eat three meals a day.
  2. My mom cooks delicious meals for us.
  3. We had a big Thanksgiving meal with our family.
  4. I'm hungry, let's get some fast food for our meal.
  5. I always pack a healthy meal for lunch at school.

Quotes

  • The shared meal is the foundation of human social life.
  • A good meal ought to begin with hunger.
  • A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine.

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