English breakfast
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of English breakfast
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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"I've tried to like it. It's gross," says Liv Dyer, 31, who'd much rather have a coffee, English breakfast tea or green tea.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Creamers and milk are best paired with any blend of black tea, be it English breakfast tea, Darjeeling or Earl Grey teas.
From Salon • Jan. 29, 2024
A stack of blueberry pancakes, a wheel of Camembert cheese, sushi rolls, tacos, paella and a full English breakfast are all cozy socks you can wear around the house.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023
A coronation celebration package that includes accommodations, car transfers from the airport, daily English breakfast, a bottle of Champagne and a five-course dinner at the Lanesborough Grill is available as well.
From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2023
Considering the English breakfast, however, we may metaphorically pat ourselves upon the back, for there is no one of us, surely, who taxes the Department of the Interior thus.
From The Myrtle Reed Cook Book by Reed, Myrtle
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