meal
Breakfast or supper
A meal is an occasion when food is eaten, or the food itself: breakfast, lunch, dinner, or any substantial eating event.
A light snack isn't usually called a meal.
We sat down for a meal together.
Meal also refers to coarsely ground grain—cornmeal, oatmeal—or similar powdery substances like bone meal used as fertilizer.
Light dish preceding main
- entreePrimary dinner course
- dessertSweet course after dinner
- mainChief or primary element
- sideLateral portion of something
starter · soup · salad · amuse-bouche · antipasto · mezze · progression · pacing
Day's first eating
snack · teatime · elevenses · late-night · noon · evening · midday · pre-workout
Measures of food energy
- proteinFolded amino chain
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
minerals · balanced · nutrients · macros · portion · serving · diet · healthy
Formal celebratory meal
- galaFestive formal occasion
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- smorgasbordVaried self-serve meal
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
sumptuous · extravagant · opulent · bountiful · indulgent · spread · thanksgiving · wedding
Characteristic taste quality
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- deliciousHighly pleasing to taste
- appetizingStimulating desire for food
- palateOral cavity ceiling
mouthfeel · umami · satisfying · bland · rich · hearty · filling · light
Preparing food with heat
- choppingCutting into pieces
- seasoningSubstance improving food taste
- marinatingSoaking food in flavored liquid
- platingSurface metal application
serving · reheating · prepping · portioning · garnishing · recipe · ingredients · grocery
Communal meal, shared contributions
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- sharedHeld in common
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
togetherness · conversation · table · company · reunion · celebration · tradition · holiday
appetizer
Light dish preceding main
side · starter · soup · salad · amuse-bouche · antipasto · mezze · progression · pacing · presentation
breakfast
Day's first eating
brunch · snack · teatime · elevenses · late-night · noon · evening · midday · pre-workout · post-workout
calories
Measures of food energy
- proteinFolded amino chain
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
vitamins · minerals · balanced · nutrients · macros · portion · serving · diet · healthy · low-carb
banquet
Formal celebratory meal
- galaFestive formal occasion
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- smorgasbordVaried self-serve meal
lavish · sumptuous · extravagant · opulent · bountiful · indulgent · spread · thanksgiving · wedding · holiday
flavor
Characteristic taste quality
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- deliciousHighly pleasing to taste
- appetizingStimulating desire for food
palate · mouthfeel · umami · satisfying · bland · rich · hearty · filling · light · heavy
cooking
Preparing food with heat
- choppingCutting into pieces
- seasoningSubstance improving food taste
- marinatingSoaking food in flavored liquid
plating · serving · reheating · prepping · portioning · garnishing · recipe · ingredients · grocery · shopping
potluck
Communal meal, shared contributions
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- sharedHeld in common
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
hospitality · togetherness · conversation · table · company · reunion · celebration · tradition · holiday · homecooked
feed
Supply with sustenance
grain · pellets · mash · silage · forage · slops · birdseed · provender · trough · rations
- diningrestaurant, menu, waiter, servers, waitress
- eating and drinkingeat, drink, chew, bite, swallow
- food termsprotein, carbohydrate, flavor, fat, taste
- purchasesbook, clothing, groceries, food, shoes
- gastronomygastronomy, gourmet food, fine dining, tasting menu, degustation
- consumablesfood, drink, beverages, beverage, groceries
mealfast
Speedy, or skip eating
fasting · starvation · hunger · famine · abstinence
- meal ticketsSources of financial support
- hot mealFreshly prepared warm food
- last mealPre-execution food tradition
- free mealUnpaid-for food
- holiday mealSpecial occasion dinner
- light mealSmall portion of food
meals, mealtime, mealy, mealworm, mealiness, mealiest, mealworms, mealybug, mealier