Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An instance of eating, typically occurring at specific times of the day, involving a full range of food and drink. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
Breakfast is my favorite meal.We eat a big meal on Sundays.
Etymology:
Originating in Old English mǣl meaning measure or time for a meal, the word evolved to signify a fixed time for eating in Middle English.
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