breakfast in bed

Lazy morning indulgence

Breakfast in bed is a meal eaten while still lying or sitting in bed, typically brought by someone else as a treat or gesture of care.

It suggests indulgence and leisure—the luxury of not having to get up: She brought him breakfast in bed for his birthday.

The phrase evokes romantic gestures, Mother's Day traditions, and hotel room service.

Related
  • trayShallow portable platform
  • toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
  • sunny side upEggs fried one-sided
  • juiceExtracted fruit liquid
  • eggsReproductive cells in shells

tea · morning paper · croissant · coffee · bacon · maple syrup · pancakes · nurturing · sick days · pampering · birthdays · cozy · orange juice · flowers · hotel stay · bed rest · pillow · anniversaries

Categories
Opposites
eating location/formality

breakfast in bedbreakfast meeting

Business discussion over morning meal

indulgence vs. obligation

breakfast in bedserving others

Attending to others' needs

fasting

leisure vs. labor

breakfast in bedmorning commute

Regular trip to work

Family

breakfast, breakfasts, bedded, breakfasting, breakfasted

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G