midday meal

noun
UK: /ˌmɪd.deɪ ˈmiːl/
US: /ˌmɪd.deɪ ˈmiːl/

  1. A meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically around noon.

    1. We have a midday meal at school.
    2. The restaurant offers a special discount for the midday meal on weekdays.

  2. A regular school meal provided for students at lunchtime.

    1. The midday meal program ensures every child eats.
    2. Funding cuts threatened the provision of a nutritious midday meal for pupils.

Synonyms

lunch luncheon

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "midday meal" in English means: A meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically around noon., A regular school meal provided for students at lunchtime..

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

Synonyms for "midday meal": lunch, luncheon.

Example usage of "midday meal": "We have a midday meal at school.". More examples on the page.