supper

noun
UK: /ˈsʌp.ər/
US: /ˈsʌp.ɚ/

  1. A meal eaten in the evening, especially a light or informal one.

    1. We had a light supper of soup and bread.
    2. After the play, we enjoyed a late supper at a nearby restaurant.

  2. The last meal of the day, can be larger or smaller, depending on when dinner is eaten.

    1. What time are we having supper tonight, dear?
    2. Following a long day of work, a hearty supper was exactly what he needed.

Synonyms

dinner
supper intransitive-verb

  1. To eat supper.

    1. We suppered early because the kids were tired.
    2. The family suppered together, sharing stories from their day.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "supper" in English means: A meal eaten in the evening, especially a light or informal one., The last meal of the day, can be larger or smaller, depending on when dinner is eaten..

The phonetic transcription of "supper" is /ˈsʌp.ər/ in British English and /ˈsʌp.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "supper": dinner.

Example usage of "supper": "We had a light supper of soup and bread.". More examples on the page.