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supper
[suhp-er]
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.
supper
/ ˈsʌpə /
noun
an evening meal, esp a light one
an evening social event featuring a supper
to obtain something by performing a service
verb
rare, (tr) to give supper to
rare, (intr) to eat supper
Other Word Forms
- supperless adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of supper1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
In the first of three immersive rooms, a dizzying 360-degree video introduces guests to the story of Jesus’ life from his baptism to the crucifixion — including that jumbo last supper.
President Andrew Crook said the price of cod had doubled in the past year and claimed consumers were ditching fish suppers for cheaper ready meals.
It’s supper time where Plant is phoning from his hotel room, and after a dinner down the road, he’s planning to attend a “general knowledge quiz.”
Instead, she remembered the firm grasp of Miss Charlotte Mortimer’s hand, leading an absurdly tiny version of Penelope to the dormitory to put away her things before supper.
The children nearly always had supper in the nursery with Penelope, who would read aloud to them as they ate.
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