supper

[ suhp-er ]

/ ˈsʌp ər /

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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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Origin of supper

1225–75; Middle English sup(p)er<Old French souper, noun use of souper to sup²

OTHER WORDS FROM supper

sup·per·less, adjective

Words nearby supper

suplex, supp., suppawn, Suppé, suppedaneum, supper, supper club, suppertime, Suppiluliumas I, supplant, supplanted

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How to use supper in a sentence

The supper club, meanwhile, has evolved into a more classic restaurant setup, featuring a tasting menu that places Martin’s traditional Cajun dishes side by side with new offerings.
As customers and coastlines disappear, a New Orleans chef fights for her community|Dayana Sarkisova|December 17, 2020|Washington Post
In 2014, two years before the restaurant and its tables moved into their current location, the supper club began in the truest sense of the term — as a pop-up meal with a flat entrance fee.
As customers and coastlines disappear, a New Orleans chef fights for her community|Dayana Sarkisova|December 17, 2020|Washington Post
If meal-prepping is on your mind, a casserole or baking dish that can go straight from the oven to the freezer is going to be your best friend to keep hearty suppers ready for reheating at a moment’s notice.
Gifts for people who are learning how to cook|Sara Kiley Watson|November 24, 2020|Popular-Science
Then start your sheet-pan supper by roasting the potatoes for about 45 minutes before adding the spice-rubbed chicken and, finally, the lemon-scented Brussels sprouts.
This whole herb-roasted chicken with Hasselback potatoes is a holiday-ready sheet-pan dinner|Ann Maloney|November 10, 2020|Washington Post

While people panic about meat shortages, having the ability to secure your own supper is an attractive idea.
Instagram's Most Fascinating Subculture? Women Hunters.|Rachel Levin|September 8, 2020|Outside Online
They were going to get the supper clubs and Vegas, just like Sam wanted.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Influenced Sam Cooke’s ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’|Peter Guralnick|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This piece is inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's iconic, Last Supper, which was painted in the late 15th century in Milan, Italy.
‘Gods of Suburbia’: Dina Goldstein’s Arresting Photo Series on Religion vs. Consumerism|Dina Goldstein|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Served in lieu of morning pancakes or bread at supper, ployes are nothing if not versatile.
On the Canadian Border, It's Pancakes for Every Meal|Jane & Michael Stern|July 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Acadians use ployes as common flatbread, serving stacks of them alongside supper as well as at breakfast.
On the Canadian Border, It's Pancakes for Every Meal|Jane & Michael Stern|July 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Other events include a Burns Night Supper on January 24, and a willow-weaving workshop in March.
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She had carried the baby over to Juana's and left her there, that she might be free to serve the Father's supper.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
Dinner occurred in the middle of the day, and about nine in the evening was an informal but copious supper.
Hilda Lessways|Arnold Bennett
She had left her chair, meaning to go indoors and prepare for supper before Tony actually arrived.
The Wave|Algernon Blackwood
It was now about eight o'clock at night, and the captain ordered supper immediately, thinking I had already fasted too long.
Gulliver's Travels|Jonathan Swift
After supper one and all went to bed early, quite tired out with the day's excitement.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay

British Dictionary definitions for supper

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

Derived forms of supper

supperless, adjective

Word Origin for supper

C13: from Old French soper; see sup 1

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see sing for one's supper.

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