meal
word
/ˈmiɫ/
meel
/mˈiːl/
meel
Definition
A meal is an occasion when you eat food, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It can also mean the food eaten at that time.
Usage & Nuances
A common everyday noun. We often say 'have a meal', 'cook a meal', or 'skip a meal'. 'Meal' is more general than 'breakfast', 'lunch', or 'dinner', and sounds more natural than 'food' when you mean an eating occasion.
Spanish: comida - comida principalPortuguese (BR): refeiçãoPortuguese (PT): refeiçãoChinese (Simplified): 一餐 - 饭Chinese (Traditional): 一餐 - 飯Hindi: भोजन - खानाArabic: وجبة - طعامBengali: ভোজন - খাবারRussian: приём пищи - еда (приём пищи)Japanese: 食事Vietnamese: bữa ănKorean: 식사Turkish: yemek (öğün)Urdu: کھانا (کھانے کا وقت)Indonesian: makan - santapan
Example Sentences
This meal is very good.
basic
We eat our evening meal at seven.
basic
He skipped a meal because he was busy.
basic
After that huge meal, I need to lie down.
natural
They offer a free meal on long flights.
natural
Let's grab a quick meal before the movie starts.
natural