1
a
: the evening meal especially when dinner is taken at midday
b
: a social affair featuring a supper
especially
: an evening social especially for raising funds
a church supper
2
: the food served as a supper
eat your supper
3
: a light meal served late in the evening
Examples of supper in a Sentence
I always enjoyed our Sunday night suppers.
It's almost time for supper.
We took a walk after supper.
I had too much wine at supper.
He didn't come home for supper.
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Beef Tamale Pie
Skillet suppers always hit the spot, and our Beef Tamale Pie is something special.
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Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
The marquee sign is alone in the large parking lot that once held scores of cars belonging to local families, perhaps here for a Friday or Saturday supper.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2025
The farm also had saddle horses, a team of Belgian draft horses that helped haul manure and feed, and plenty of chickens that supplied eggs for those big breakfasts every morning (followed by even larger dinners at noon and suppers in the evenings).
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
The weather is also wonderful during tulip season, so more time can be spent outdoors exploring, enjoying an al fresco supper or evening strolls.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025
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Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
The marquee sign is alone in the large parking lot that once held scores of cars belonging to local families, perhaps here for a Friday or Saturday supper.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2025
The farm also had saddle horses, a team of Belgian draft horses that helped haul manure and feed, and plenty of chickens that supplied eggs for those big breakfasts every morning (followed by even larger dinners at noon and suppers in the evenings).
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
The weather is also wonderful during tulip season, so more time can be spent outdoors exploring, enjoying an al fresco supper or evening strolls.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Supper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supper. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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supper
noun
sup·per
ˈsəp-ər 
1
a
: the evening meal especially when dinner is eaten at midday
b
: a social affair having a supper
2
: a light meal served late in the evening
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