supper
[ suhp-er ]
/ ˈsʌp ər /
noun
the evening meal, often the principal meal of the day.
any light evening meal, especially one taken late in the evening: an after-the-theater supper.
adjective
of or relating to supper: the supper dishes.
for, during, or including supper: a supper party.
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RELATED WORDS
fare, snack, picnic, dessert, feast, refreshment, dinner, tea, table, special, luncheon, lunch, breakfast, brunch, function, gathering, soiree, buffet, banquet, consume
Nearby words
- suplex,
- supp.,
- supp. rev. stat.,
- suppawn,
- suppedaneum,
- supper club,
- suppertime,
- suppiluliumas i,
- supplant,
- supplantation
Origin of supper
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supper
/ (ˈsʌpə) /
noun
an evening meal, esp a light one
an evening social event featuring a supper
sing for one's supper to obtain something by performing a service
verb
(tr) rare to give supper to
(intr) rare to eat supper
Word Origin for supper
C13: from Old French soper; see sup 1
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supper
see sing for one's supper.
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