Pronunciation

/səˈpɜːrp/

Definitions

• Noun: A meal typically eaten in the evening, after dinner but before bedtime, often lighter than a full dinner. Example: “We had a delicious supper of roasted chicken and vegetables.”
• Verb: To have or consume a meal in the evening, usually as the main part of the day’s meals. Example: “They usually have supper together as a family.”

Phrases

• “Supper time” indicates the time for having dinner.
• “Having a light supper” refers to a meal that is not very substantial.
• “Supper club” is a group of people who meet regularly for an evening meal.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After a long day at work, they looked forward to their quiet Sunday supper.”
• Verb: “The children were eager to start their supper after playing outside all afternoon.”
• “I usually have a bowl of soup before my main supper.”

Synonyms

• Dinner
• Supper meal
• Evening meal
• Light dinner
• Evening repast

Antonyms

• Lunch
• Breakfast
• Brunch (a combination of breakfast and lunch)