meals

[miːlz]

meals Definition

any of the regular occasions in a day when a reasonably large amount of food is eaten, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Using meals: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "meals" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We have three meals a day.

• Example

  The hotel provides meals for its guests.

• Example

  I'm cooking a special meal for my family tonight.

meals Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for meals

• repast
• food
• nourishment
• sustenance

Phrases with meals

• fast food

  food that can be prepared and served quickly, typically sold in a restaurant chain and requiring minimal preparation by the consumer

  Example

  I don't like to eat fast food for every meal.

• home-cooked meal

  a meal that is cooked at home from scratch using fresh ingredients

  Example

  I miss my mom's home-cooked meals.

• meal plan

  a prearranged menu of meals for a specified period, typically provided for students or people on a diet

  Example

  I signed up for the university's meal plan for the semester.

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Summary: meals in Brief

The term 'meals' [miːlz] refers to regular occasions in a day when a reasonably large amount of food is eaten, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It includes phrases like 'fast food,' referring to food that can be prepared and served quickly, and 'home-cooked meal,' referring to a meal that is cooked at home from scratch using fresh ingredients.