CEFR A1

meal

noun

Meaning

An occasion when food is eaten, or the food that is eaten on such an occasion.

Examples

We had a big meal at noon.
The restaurant serves a three-course meal.

Synonyms: food, dish, repast

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meal (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /miːl/

Definition

An occasion when food is eaten, or the food that is eaten on such an occasion.

Examples

We had a big meal at noon.
The restaurant serves a three-course meal.
What did you have for your evening meal?

How to Use meal

meal for (prepositional phrase): A meal intended for a specific person or group. — "This is a special meal for the birthday boy."
mealtime (collocation): The time when a meal is usually eaten. — "Children should eat at regular mealtimes."

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