Meal
noun
An occasion when food is eaten, or the food that is eaten on that occasion.
We are going out for a meal tonight.
Often appears as...
- dinner meal
- lunch meal
noun
Ground or crushed grain, usually corn, or a mixture of corn and other grain.
They used corn meal to make bread.
Often appears as...
- corn meal
- oat meal
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Technical
noun
Any of the regular times during the day when a large amount of food is eaten.
I hope I haven't missed the midday meal.
Often appears as...
- midday meal
- evening meal
noun
An occasion when food is eaten, or the food that is eaten on that occasion.
We are going out for a meal tonight.
Often appears as...
- dinner meal
- lunch meal
noun
Ground or crushed grain, usually corn, or a mixture of corn and other grain.
They used corn meal to make bread.
Often appears as...
- corn meal
- oat meal
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Any of the regular times during the day when a large amount of food is eaten.
I hope I haven't missed the midday meal.
Often appears as...
- midday meal
- evening meal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Event Timing
Meal times can indicate social events and are often scheduled during certain times of the day.
Let's have our meal at 7 pm.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variance
Different cultures have varying typical meal times and names, so context matters a lot.
In Spain, the evening meal is often later than in the UK.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality Range
Meal can be used for both formal dinners or casual eating occasions.
The award ceremony concluded with a formal meal.
Pro Tip 1/3Event Timing
Meal times can indicate social events and are often scheduled during certain times of the day.
Let's have our meal at 7 pm.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variance
Different cultures have varying typical meal times and names, so context matters a lot.
In Spain, the evening meal is often later than in the UK.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality Range
Meal can be used for both formal dinners or casual eating occasions.
The award ceremony concluded with a formal meal.
Pro Tip 1/3Event Timing
Meal times can indicate social events and are often scheduled during certain times of the day.
Let's have our meal at 7 pm.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variance
Different cultures have varying typical meal times and names, so context matters a lot.
In Spain, the evening meal is often later than in the UK.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality Range
Meal can be used for both formal dinners or casual eating occasions.
The award ceremony concluded with a formal meal.
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cut it open and wash it clean if you don't then you'll have the taste of urine in your food could this really be a meal prized for centuries by Chinese emperors traditionally it was considered a potent aphrodisiac the Chinese version of viagra for help with his recipe chef
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at the dinner that represent our real true history of humans and I just want you to come up with ideas and tell me about them because I really think if we did this like it's a whole world had a day where we had a meal and remembered our history now it would start out being
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an hour there will be no easy meals on this island walruses are the largest seals in the world they weigh over a ton and are armed with tusks a metre long
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Mother Lioness Hunts...
After the meal, a rare opportunity for mum and her cub to relax
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Snake Kills Rodent Which...
The group finally get a decent meal. Just as importantly,
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How sugar affects the...
And sugar is rare among dopamine-inducing foods. Broccoli, for example, has no effect, which probably explains why it's so hard to get kids to eat their veggies. Speaking of healthy foods, let's say you're hungry and decide to eat a balanced meal. You do, and dopamine levels spike in the reward system hot spots.
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The five major world...
At the Passover meal, every item on the menu symbolizes an aspect of the escape from slavery. The importance of growing up is emphasized when young people reach the age of bar and bat mitzvah, ceremonies during which they assume responsibility for their actions and celebrate the weaving of their own lives
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Bull Penis PIPE Rare Foods
cut it open and wash it clean if you don't then you'll have the taste of urine in your food could this really be a meal prized for centuries by Chinese emperors traditionally it was considered a potent aphrodisiac the Chinese version of viagra for help with his recipe chef
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What I learned at...
at the dinner that represent our real true history of humans and I just want you to come up with ideas and tell me about them because I really think if we did this like it's a whole world had a day where we had a meal and remembered our history now it would start out being
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Do schools kill...
this is probably why women are better at multitasking. Because you are, aren't you? There's a raft of research, but I know it from my personal life. If my wife is cooking a meal at home, which is not often thankfully. No, she's good at some things.
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Top 5 David Attenborough...
an hour there will be no easy meals on this island walruses are the largest seals in the world they weigh over a ton and are armed with tusks a metre long
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ONE HOUR of Amazing...
there will be no easy meals on this island walruses are the largest seals in the world they weigh over a ton and are armed with tusks a meter long
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Polar Bear vs Walrus PIPE...
There will be no easy meals on this island. Walruses are the largest seals in the world.
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Mother Lioness Hunts...
After the meal, a rare opportunity for mum and her cub to relax
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Snake Kills Rodent Which...
The group finally get a decent meal. Just as importantly,
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John S. Watson
American Businessman
If you look around the world, the countries with the best environmental practices are the wealthiest. There's a reason for that. If you're worried about where your next meal is going to come from or shelter over your head, your focus is on those things.
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Karl Lagerfeld
German Designer
No, and I never, ever eat in between the meals. I control it well enough and with no pills, and I sleep seven hours a night. I go to bed. I fall asleep, and I wake up seven hours later, and this is the most important.
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Gordie Howe
Canadian Athlete
It's been said that, while growing up, I ate meals with my skates on. It's true.
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Nancy Meyers
American Director
I like to eat meals I will remember. Otherwise, what's the point?
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Marcela Valladolid
American Chef
I cook healthy meals all the time. That's really important to me.
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Rene Redzepi
Danish Chef
There is no conflict between a better meal and a better world.
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Nwankwo Kanu
Nigerian Athlete
Life is difficult in Africa, even getting three square meals.
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Tyler Cowen
American Economist
In most of the world, breakfast is an important meal.
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Jonathan Miles
The greatest meal of my life involved a Triscuit.
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Lisa Nicole Carson
American Actress
Life is a full meal.
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John S. Watson
American Businessman
If you look around the world, the countries with the best environmental practices are the wealthiest. There's a reason for that. If you're worried about where your next meal is going to come from or shelter over your head, your focus is on those things.
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Karl Lagerfeld
German Designer
No, and I never, ever eat in between the meals. I control it well enough and with no pills, and I sleep seven hours a night. I go to bed. I fall asleep, and I wake up seven hours later, and this is the most important.
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Gordie Howe
Canadian Athlete
It's been said that, while growing up, I ate meals with my skates on. It's true.
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Nancy Meyers
American Director
I like to eat meals I will remember. Otherwise, what's the point?
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Marcela Valladolid
American Chef
I cook healthy meals all the time. That's really important to me.
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Rene Redzepi
Danish Chef
There is no conflict between a better meal and a better world.
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Nwankwo Kanu
Nigerian Athlete
Life is difficult in Africa, even getting three square meals.
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Tyler Cowen
American Economist
In most of the world, breakfast is an important meal.
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Jonathan Miles
The greatest meal of my life involved a Triscuit.
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Lisa Nicole Carson
American Actress
Life is a full meal.
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