supper

noun

sup·per ˈsə-pər

Synonyms of supper next

: the evening meal especially when dinner is taken at midday

: a social affair featuring a supper

especially : an evening social especially for raising funds

a church supper

: the food served as a supper

eat your supper

: 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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Despite only a handful of ingredients needed, this is a satisfying and substantial supper, with plenty of gooey cheese. —

Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024 One of the defining characteristics of the religious dinners and suppers celebrated around this time of year is a big, full table (and sometimes an Italian master painting the whole thing). —

R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024 In it, a naughty boy–Max–is sent to bed without supper. —

Chadd Scott, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 Robert learns of their engagement later at supper, surrounded by the wealthy, wearing his host’s old tuxedo. —

Nina Li Coomes, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for supper