dinner
Main daily repast
Dinner is the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening.
In some regions and older usage, dinner refers to a midday meal, with supper being the evening one.
The word also describes formal meals or banquets: a state dinner, a dinner party.
What's for dinner? is among the most common household questions.
Elaborate ceremonial meal
- thanksgivingExpression of grateful praise
- ChristmasWinter nativity celebration
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- birthdayAnnual date of origin
anniversary · rehearsal · holiday · graduation · retirement · Passover · seder · Eid
Evening repast
- duskDimming after sundown
- twilightLight after sunset
- candlelightLuminescence from burning wick
- nightfallOnset of darkness
unwinding · relaxation · conversation · ambiance · lingering · digestif · nightcap · leisurely
Prepared domestically, not bought
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- togethernessState of close connection
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
bonding · potluck · reunion · grandma's · comfort · homestyle · blessing · grace
Formal evening dress code
- galaFestive formal occasion
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- etiquetteRules of polite conduct
- silverwareMetal eating utensils
china · crystal · chandelier · tuxedo · gown · sommelier · courses · invitation
Advance arrangement to hold
- menuList of available dishes
- waiterOne who serves tables
- entreePrimary dinner course
- appetizerLight dish preceding main
dessert · check · tip · booth · specials · takeout · bistro · brasserie
feast
Elaborate ceremonial meal
- thanksgivingExpression of grateful praise
- ChristmasWinter nativity celebration
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
birthday · anniversary · rehearsal · holiday · graduation · retirement · Passover · seder · Eid · Diwali
supper
Evening repast
- duskDimming after sundown
- twilightLight after sunset
- candlelightLuminescence from burning wick
nightfall · unwinding · relaxation · conversation · ambiance · lingering · digestif · nightcap · leisurely · homecoming
homecooked
Prepared domestically, not bought
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- togethernessState of close connection
- traditionCustom passed through generations
conversation · bonding · potluck · reunion · grandma's · comfort · homestyle · blessing · grace · round-table
black-tie
Formal evening dress code
silverware · china · crystal · chandelier · tuxedo · gown · sommelier · courses · invitation · toast
reservation
Advance arrangement to hold
appetizer · dessert · check · tip · booth · specials · takeout · bistro · brasserie · trattoria
roast
Dry-heat cooking method
rice · curry · stew · casserole · soup · salad · potatoes · vegetables · fish · lasagna
preparing
Making ready beforehand
oven · simmering · seasoning · plating · timing · sides · marinating · braising · basting · carving
dinnerbreakfast
Day's first eating
brunch · lunch · elevenses · afternoon tea · supper
dinnersnack
Light between-meal fare
nibble · bite · quick bite · light meal · finger food
dinnerfasting
Deliberate food avoidance
hunger · starvation · fast · going hungry · skipping meals
- dinner tableFurniture for shared meals
- dinner partyHosted meal with guests
- dinner plateCircular mealtime vessel
- Christmas dinnerFestive seasonal meal
- dinner timeEvening eating hour
- frozen dinnerPremade meal, sold cold
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