meal

The time at which a meal is eaten. Usually written as one word (e.g., lunchtime).

Often used with prepositions like 'around' (esp. AmE), 'out', 'over', 'round' (esp. BrE).

Often used with prepositions like 'around' (esp. AmE), 'out', 'over', 'round' (esp. BrE).

Indicates that the food is prepared and can be eaten.

Often used with prepositions like 'around' (esp. AmE), 'out', 'over', 'round' (esp. BrE).

Often used with prepositions like 'around' (esp. AmE), 'out', 'over', 'round' (esp. BrE).

To pause an activity, like a journey, to eat.

Often used with prepositions like 'around' (esp. AmE), 'out', 'over', 'round' (esp. BrE).

Indicates that food can be provided.

Often used with prepositions like 'around' (esp. AmE), 'out', 'over', 'round' (esp. BrE).

Used with specific meal names. Means someone is away from their workplace eating.

Indicates the purpose, e.g., What's for dinner?

Describes the contents of a meal.

Used with specific meal names (e.g., breakfast, lunch, dinner).

Used with specific meal names (e.g., breakfast, lunch, dinner).

To prepare food for a meal by heating it.

To prepare food for a meal.

To prepare food for a meal.

To give food to people at a meal.

To not eat a meal you would normally eat.

To eat quickly. Used with specific meal names (e.g., lunch).

To prepare food for a meal.

To prepare food for a meal.

Used with specific meal names (e.g., lunch).

To eat quickly. Used with specific meal names.