English

meal

miːl, mɪəl
Meaning: an occasion when food is eaten, or the food eaten
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: mɪəl

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Example sentences

The family sat down to eat a healthy meal together.
You should take your medicine after every meal.
You should take your medicine after every meal.
Fresh ingredients are the key to a delicious meal.
Fresh ingredients are the key to a delicious meal.
The meal was enough to satisfy my hunger.
The meal was enough to satisfy my hunger.
Considering the price, the meal was disappointing.
Considering the price, the meal was disappointing.
She prepared an elaborate meal for her guests.
She prepared an elaborate meal for her guests.
I paid for the meal with my credit card.
I paid for the meal with my credit card.
The meal failed to come up to our expectations.
The meal failed to meet our expectations.
You can exchange this voucher for a free meal at the restaurant.
You can exchange this voucher for a free meal at the restaurant.
It takes time to digest a heavy meal.
It takes time to digest a heavy meal.

Usage Notes

Refers to a specific time of eating, like breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or the food itself. It is usually more substantial than a snack.

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