meal

noun
UK: /miːl/
US: /miːl/

  1. An occasion when food is eaten, or the food that is eaten at that time.

    1. We eat a big meal at lunchtime every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. Having a regular family meal helps children develop good eating habits from childhood. [ ] [ ]

  2. The food served or eaten, especially a prepared dish.

    1. This meal is very delicious and nutritious for health. [ ] [ ]
    2. The restaurant offers a three-course meal for a fixed price, perfect for special occasions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

dish banquet repast collation course feast
meal verb

  1. To eat a meal.

    1. We mealed early before going to the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. They mealed at a fancy restaurant downtown to celebrate their anniversary with delicious food. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "meal" in English means: An occasion when food is eaten, or the food that is eaten at that time., The food served or eaten, especially a prepared dish..

The phonetic transcription of "meal" is /miːl/ in British English and /miːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "meal": dish, banquet, repast, collation, course, feast.

Example usage of "meal": "We eat a big meal at lunchtime every day.". More examples on the page.