English breakfast
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of English breakfast
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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“I never thought I’d love the sea in Hong Kong so much. I only realised this when I arrived in the UK,” she said, as she tucked into a full English breakfast.
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2024
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
I’ll get an English breakfast tea with a splash of milk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 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
"In this little Spanish village he has found all the materials of an English breakfast."
From The Firebrand by S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) Crockett
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