breakfast food
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of breakfast food
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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New York’s most iconic breakfast food is having a moment, and not just in New York.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
Crazy name, but man-oh-man, like I told you, I love breakfast food and they close at 2 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025
Bryan Lowder explains why it’s time to add the breakfast food to your dinner rotation.
From Slate • Oct. 17, 2023
Notably, McDonald’s said in its announcement, the jam is the first sauce inspired by breakfast food to hit the company’s U.S. restaurants.
From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2023
He thought of the breakfast food Mrs. Cooper had put before him, which had disgusted him then.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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