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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : suhp-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsʌp ər



Definition of supper

Origin :
  • late 13c., "the last meal of the day," from Old French super "supper," noun use of super "to eat the evening meal," which is of Germanic origin (see sup (v.1)).
  • Formerly, the last of the three meals of the day (breakfast, dinner, and supper); now applied to the last substantial meal of the day when dinner is taken in the middle of the day, or to a late meal following an early evening dinner. Supper is usually a less formal meal than late dinner. [OED]
  • Applied since c.1300 to the last meal of Christ.
  • As in meal : noun food, often taken by several individuals
  • As in reception : noun celebratory party
  • As in dinner : noun evening meal
  • As in dine : verb eat, often formally
Example sentences :
  • He made his way to the dining-room, where supper was under way.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • We did justice to the supper, as we had not had anything to eat for thirty-two hours.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Only, my dear, do not disgrace my report when you come to supper.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Does he believe, that the disgrace which I supper on his account, will give him a merit with me?
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • When Banstead took the chorus out to supper he had the ready repartee of his kind.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • They will think some good may be done with you—and supper will be ready.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Then, when supper was half over, Larry la Roche came in to camp.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • When supper was over and the clock had struck twelve, the party separated.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • Shortly the mistress of the house came in and ordered the supper.
  • Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
  • The Street came decorously, albeit with a degree of uncertainty as to supper.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

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