Word MEAL: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

meal

🇺🇸 [miːl]

Meanings

An occasion or period during which food is eaten, typically referring to one of the main times of eating during the day. Meals can vary in size and type depending on culture and personal habits.

Examples

• We had a delicious meal at the new restaurant.
• She prepares three meals a day for her family.
• Breakfast is usually a light meal for me.

Synonyms

dish • food • repast

Antonyms

snack • fasting • starvation