mealtimes
Scheduled eating times
Mealtimes are the regular hours when meals are eaten—breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The word implies routine and schedule rather than eating whenever hungry: The nursing home serves medications at mealtimes.
Family mealtimes suggest gathering together to eat, often with connotations of tradition or togetherness.
Small, tentative bite
- bitePierce with teeth
- treatSomething pleasantly special
- munchiesSnacks or craving them
- crackersCrispy flat biscuits
chips · cookies · nuts · popcorn · pretzels · candy · granola bar · afternoon tea
Late day period
- supperEvening repast
- entreePrimary dinner course
- dessertSweet course after dinner
- appetizerLight dish preceding main
main course · side dish · wine · dining room · family · conversation · hospitality · recipe
Regular sequence of actions
- timetableArranged list of events
- planningArranging for future events
- structureArrangement of interconnected parts
- intervalsGaps between events
frequency · regular · clockwork · timing · early · late · skipping · intermittent fasting
Day's early hours
- cerealProcessed grain for breakfast
- pancakesFlat griddled breakfast cakes
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- baconCured smoked pork
toast · oatmeal · waffles · coffee · tea · juice · yogurt · fruit
Twelve hours after midnight
- sandwichFilling between bread slices
- saladCold dressed vegetables
- soupCooked liquid dish
- deliPrepared foods shop
bistro · cafeteria · takeout · panini · wraps · pasta · burger · sushi
Formal celebratory meal
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- buffetSelf-service meal display
- smorgasbordVaried self-serve meal
- potluckCommunal meal, shared contributions
barbecue · gala · reception · fiesta · clambake · luau · festival · indulgence
Measures of food energy
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
- proteinsAmino acid polymers
- fatsOily organic nutrients
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
minerals · fiber · hydration · macronutrients · dietary · metabolism · balanced · portion
nibble
Small, tentative bite
crackers · chips · cookies · nuts · popcorn · pretzels · candy · granola bar · afternoon tea · elevenses
evening
Late day period
appetizer · main course · side dish · wine · dining room · family · conversation · hospitality · recipe · roast
routine
Regular sequence of actions
- timetableArranged list of events
- planningArranging for future events
- structureArrangement of interconnected parts
intervals · frequency · regular · clockwork · timing · early · late · skipping · intermittent fasting · eating window
morning
Day's early hours
- cerealProcessed grain for breakfast
- pancakesFlat griddled breakfast cakes
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
bacon · toast · oatmeal · waffles · coffee · tea · juice · yogurt · fruit · bagel
midday
Twelve hours after midnight
deli · bistro · cafeteria · takeout · panini · wraps · pasta · burger · sushi · taco
banquet
Formal celebratory meal
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- buffetSelf-service meal display
- smorgasbordVaried self-serve meal
potluck · barbecue · gala · reception · fiesta · clambake · luau · festival · indulgence · abundance
calories
Measures of food energy
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
- proteinsAmino acid polymers
- fatsOily organic nutrients
vitamins · minerals · fiber · hydration · macronutrients · dietary · metabolism · balanced · portion · food groups
- family traditionsfamily traditions, holiday dinner, family dinner, family reunions, bedtime story