supper

• Substantiv, das die abendliche Mahlzeit bezeichnet, oft die Hauptmahlzeit des Tages oder ein spätes, leichtes Essen.

A noun referring to the evening meal, typically the main meal of the day or a lighter meal eaten later in the evening.

1. A1informal

   The main evening meal, often eaten later in the evening.

   Abendessen

   • We had a light supper before going to bed.
   • She invited us over for supper at eight.
   • After a long day, they enjoyed a quiet supper together.

   Synonymedinnerrepasttea

2. Light meal before bedA2informalbritish

   A small meal eaten late in the evening, often after a larger dinner.

   Spätes Abendessen

   • He had a bowl of cereal for supper.
   • They shared a simple supper of soup and bread.
   • Supper is usually served around nine o'clock.

   Synonymebitecollationnoshsnack