dinner
0 antonyms and opposites of dinner, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening.
How to use dinner
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French disner, which originally meant "breakfast" before shifting to refer to the main meal of the day, ultimately from Vulgar Latin roots meaning "to break one's fast."
Full origin of dinner →Frequently asked questions
What does “dinner” mean?
The word “dinner” means the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening. In plain terms, the main daily meal — usually eaten in the evening, though in some regions "dinner" means the midday meal instead.
How do you pronounce “dinner”?
“Dinner” is pronounced DIH-nuh (/ˈdɪnɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dinner” in a sentence?
Here is “dinner” used in a sentence: “We usually have dinner around seven o'clock.”
What part of speech is “dinner”?
“Dinner” is a noun.
Where does the word “dinner” come from?
The word “dinner” comes from Vulgar Latin. From Old French disner, which originally meant "breakfast" before shifting to refer to the main meal of the day, ultimately from Vulgar Latin roots meaning "to break one's fast.".
Is “dinner” a common word?
“Dinner” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “dinner” have?
“Dinner” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening.
What is the difference between dinner and supper?
Dinner is the main meal of the day and is usually the larger, more substantial one. Supper is traditionally a lighter meal eaten later in the evening. In many regions the two words are used interchangeably for the evening meal, but 'supper' generally suggests something smaller and more casual.
What is the difference between dinner and lunch?
Lunch is the meal eaten in the middle of the day. Dinner is the main meal, most often eaten in the evening. Confusingly, in some parts of Britain the midday meal is called 'dinner' and the evening one 'tea,' a usage rooted in older working patterns.
Why is the midday meal sometimes called dinner?
Historically, 'dinner' meant the main meal of the day, which was eaten around midday when it was the largest. As working life changed with industrialisation, the main meal shifted to the evening for many people, taking the word 'dinner' with it. Older regional usage still calls the midday meal dinner.
What time is dinner usually eaten?
In most English-speaking countries, dinner is eaten in the evening, commonly between about six and eight o'clock. The exact time varies by country, culture, and household — some eat earlier, others much later. What defines dinner is that it's the day's main meal, more than the precise hour.