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."

Synonyms of meal

Words with a similar meaning to meal:

• food
• dish
• repast

Antonyms of meal

Words with the opposite meaning to meal:

• hunger
• fast

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