English breakfast
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of English breakfast
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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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
Michael says he's dreaming of a full English breakfast, while Mary is thinking fondly of fish and chips.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2020
Marmite, coffee and croissants, and English breakfast and Assam tea… Paul A Young is known for his innovative chocolate flavours.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 31, 2020
Even now it is time to pick the black currants, all of which go to England to make the jams and jellies without which no English breakfast table is complete.
From A Hilltop on the Marne Being Letters Written June 3-September 8, 1914 by Aldrich, Mildred
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