supper

noun

sup·​per ˈsə-pər How to pronounce supper (audio)
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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The slow cooker does most of the work, but patience is needed for this recipe. get the recipe 15 of 15 Beef Tamale Pie Skillet suppers always hit the spot, and our Beef Tamale Pie is something special. 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 See All Example Sentences for supper

Word History

Etymology

Middle English soper, from Anglo-French super, from super to sup — more at sup

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of supper was in the 13th century

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“Supper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supper. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

supper

noun
sup·​per ˈsəp-ər How to pronounce supper (audio)
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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