A square meal
noun
A meal that is satisfying and well-balanced in nutrients.
After a long day of hiking, they were ready for a square meal.
Often appears as...
- have a square meal
- need a square meal
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A meal that is satisfying and well-balanced in nutrients.
After a long day of hiking, they were ready for a square meal.
Often appears as...
- have a square meal
- need a square meal
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Satisfying Meal
The phrase goes beyond quantity to imply a meal that leaves you content and nutritionally fulfilled.
The small portions at the fancy restaurant didn't make for a square meal, so I was still hungry.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Use
Primarily used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or speeches.
I can't wait to get home and have a square meal; airport food just doesn't cut it.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Fullness
A large quantity of food doesn't necessarily constitute a square meal; balance is key.
Eating a whole pizza may fill you up, but it doesn't count as a square meal.
Pro Tip 1/3Satisfying Meal
The phrase goes beyond quantity to imply a meal that leaves you content and nutritionally fulfilled.
The small portions at the fancy restaurant didn't make for a square meal, so I was still hungry.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Use
Primarily used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or speeches.
I can't wait to get home and have a square meal; airport food just doesn't cut it.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Fullness
A large quantity of food doesn't necessarily constitute a square meal; balance is key.
Eating a whole pizza may fill you up, but it doesn't count as a square meal.
Pro Tip 1/3Satisfying Meal
The phrase goes beyond quantity to imply a meal that leaves you content and nutritionally fulfilled.
The small portions at the fancy restaurant didn't make for a square meal, so I was still hungry.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Use
Primarily used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or speeches.
I can't wait to get home and have a square meal; airport food just doesn't cut it.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Fullness
A large quantity of food doesn't necessarily constitute a square meal; balance is key.
Eating a whole pizza may fill you up, but it doesn't count as a square meal.
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