Meal

usgb/miːl/
noun

An occasion when food is eaten, or the food that is eaten on that occasion.

We are going out for a meal tonight.
Visual representation of "meal" - An occasion when food is eaten, or the food that is eaten on that occasion.

Often appears as...

  • dinner meal
  • lunch meal
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Event Timing

Meal times can indicate social events and are often scheduled during certain times of the day.

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Let's have our meal at 7 pm.
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Cultural Variance

Different cultures have varying typical meal times and names, so context matters a lot.

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In Spain, the evening meal is often later than in the UK.
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Formality Range

Meal can be used for both formal dinners or casual eating occasions.

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The award ceremony concluded with a formal meal.
Visual representation of the word "Meal"

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