General
dinner
What does dinner mean?
In Liverpool, 'dinner' typically refers to the meal eaten at midday.
"I'll see you at dinner time."
Origin
Northern English meal-naming, where 'dinner' is lunch.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'dinner' mean in Liverpool?
In Liverpool, 'dinner' usually means the meal eaten at midday, rather than the evening meal.
So what's the evening meal called?
The evening meal is typically called 'tea' in Liverpool and much of northern England.
Why is 'dinner' the midday meal?
It follows northern English meal-naming tradition, where dinner is lunch and tea is the evening meal.
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