Pronunciation

/miːl/

Definitions

• Noun: A portion of food that is eaten at one time, especially one that is made up of several dishes or courses; a repast. For example: “We enjoyed a hearty meal together.”
• Noun (figurative): The act or an instance of eating such a portion of food. Example: “They took their meals at regular intervals throughout the day.”
• Noun: A particular type or kind of food served or eaten at a specific time, like breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Example: “A traditional Thanksgiving meal consists of turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes.”
• Verb: To eat a meal. Example: “After a long day of work, he finally had the chance to sit down and meal.”

Phrases

• “Three square meals a day” refers to having breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
• “Mealtime” refers to the usual hour or period for eating a meal.
• “Meal prep” is short for meal preparation, which involves planning and preparing meals in advance.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The hotel offered a complimentary breakfast meal each morning.”
• Verb: “She meals at around 6 PM every evening.”
• Noun (figurative): “Eating healthy meals regularly is essential for maintaining good health.”

Synonyms

• Feast
• Repast
• Supper
• Dinner
• Lunch
• Breakfast
• Snack
• Nourishment
• Feeding
• Spread
• Feed (informal)