Last Supper

American  

noun

1. the supper of Jesus and His disciples on the eve of His Crucifixion.

2. a work of art representing this.

3. The Last Supper, a mural (1495–98) by Leonardo da Vinci.

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Last Supper British  

noun

1. the meal eaten by Christ with his disciples on the night before his Crucifixion, during which he is believed to have instituted the Eucharist

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Example Sentences

That event commemorates the Last Supper and the importance of humility and service to others.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

In the center of the room, real-life visitors arrayed on 26 swivel chairs turn their heads back and forth to take in the supersized Last Supper occurring all around them.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

The service, which dates back to the year 600, commemorates the Last Supper, when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples as an act of service and humility.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2024

The team performed their analyses on a tiny, "microsample" previously obtained from a hidden corner of the "Mona Lisa," as well as 17 microsamples obtained from across the surface of the "Last Supper."

From Science Daily • Oct. 11, 2023

When Lourdes comes home late, she leaves her tamales or soup on the table, under the black velvet picture of the Last Supper.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario