supper
Americannoun
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the evening meal, often the principal meal of the day.
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any light evening meal, especially one taken late in the evening.
an after-the-theater supper.
adjective
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of or relating to supper.
the supper dishes.
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for, during, or including supper.
a supper party.
noun
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an evening meal, esp a light one
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an evening social event featuring a supper
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to obtain something by performing a service
verb
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rare (tr) to give supper to
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rare (intr) to eat supper
Other Word Forms
- supperless adjective
Etymology
Origin of supper
1225–75; Middle English sup ( p ) er < Old French souper, noun use of souper to sup 2
Example Sentences
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So Adams welcomed the opportunity to share some of his techniques and thoughts with McVay, even in a supper club.
From Los Angeles Times
I was on my way to Sarajevo and made a stop for supper with a Croatian friend who served as pastor for a little church near the front.
“So it just sort of happened when I wanted to see, can I get up and sing for my supper again?”
From MarketWatch
In the first of three immersive rooms, a dizzying 360-degree video introduces guests to the story of Jesus’ life from his baptism to the crucifixion — including that jumbo last supper.
From Los Angeles Times
President Andrew Crook said the price of cod had doubled in the past year and claimed consumers were ditching fish suppers for cheaper ready meals.
From BBC
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