meal

• Substantiv, das eine Gelegenheit bezeichnet, bei der Essen verzehrt wird, oder die dabei gegessene Speise selbst.

A noun referring to an occasion when food is eaten, or the food that is eaten on such an occasion.

1. Eating occasionA1formalculinary

   An occasion when food is eaten, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

   Mahlzeit

   • We usually have three meals a day.
   • She invited us for a meal at her house.
   • The meal was served at eight o'clock.

   Synonymebitecollationfeastrefreshmentrepastsnackspread

2. Food servedA1formalculinary

   The food that is eaten on a particular occasion.

   Essen

   • The meal consisted of soup, salad, and steak.
   • He prepared a delicious meal for his family.
   • They enjoyed a traditional Italian meal.

   Synonymefarefeastrepastspread