Definition of breakfast - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
morning eatingfood and drink served at the first meal of the day
- The hotel offers a continental breakfast with pastries and coffee.
2.
post-fasting mealRare meal eaten after a period of fastingRare
- They broke their fast with a light breakfast.
3.
island lunchRare midday meal in the CaribbeanRare
- We had rice and beans for breakfast.
Verb
1.
eatingtr./intr. eat the morning mealtr./intr.
- They breakfast at 7 AM every day.
2.
servingtr. Rare give someone their morning mealtr. Rare
- She breakfasted her guests with pancakes and coffee.
Images of breakfast
food and drink served at the first meal of the day 
meal eaten after a period of fasting
Expressions with breakfast
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unappealing mixture or disorderly situation
The meeting was a dog's breakfast of conflicting ideas.
main celebratory meal after a marriage ceremony
The wedding breakfast was held in a grand ballroom.
breakfast that includes champagne and luxurious foods
They celebrated their anniversary with a champagne breakfast at the hotel..
breakfast typically including eggs, bacon, and pancakes
The diner is famous for its lumberjack breakfast.
something that gives energy and strength
A good night's sleep is the breakfast of champions for a productive day.
defeat someone easily in a competition
The champion ate his opponent for breakfast.
something done very badly
His attempt at fixing the car was a pig's breakfast.
consume the first meal of the day
I usually eat breakfast at 7 AM.
eat the first meal of the day, usually in the morning
We usually have breakfast together before going to work.
small lodging offering overnight stay and breakfast
We stayed at a charming bed and breakfast in the countryside.
traditional breakfast from Mexico
We enjoyed a Mexican breakfast of chilaquiles and eggs.
space for eating breakfast near the kitchen
We enjoy our morning coffee in the breakfast area.
food bar made from cereal and fruit
I grabbed a breakfast bar on my way out.
grains eaten with milk for breakfast, sometimes sweetened
I eat breakfast cereal with milk every morning.
informal group that meets regularly in the mornings for breakfast and discussion
The CEO attends a breakfast club with other local business leaders every month.
food typically eaten in the morning
Pancakes are a popular breakfast food.
meal eaten in bed, usually in the morning
She enjoyed breakfast in bed on her birthday.
pan-fried potatoes served with breakfast
I ordered eggs and breakfast potatoes.
small, seasoned sausage often served with breakfast
He ordered breakfast sausage with his pancakes.
collection of dishes for serving breakfast
She bought a new breakfast set for her kitchen.
table used for eating breakfast
They gathered around the breakfast table to enjoy pancakes and coffee..
period in the morning for eating breakfast
Breakfast time is usually around 8 AM.
tortilla filled with breakfast items
She ordered a breakfast wrap with sausage and cheese.
traditional British morning meal with cooked items
I had an English breakfast with eggs and bacon.
Origin of breakfast
Middle English, breken (to break) + faste (fast)
Terms with breakfast included in their meaning
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food
breakfast food made from processed grains
food
porridge made from crushed whole grains for breakfast
breakfast dish
bread dipped in beaten egg and fried, often served with syrup
time
happening between breakfast and lunch
meal
popular breakfast or brunch dish
food
classic morning plate of fried cured pork strips and fried breakfast protein
food
snack made of compressed breakfast cereal
packaging
paper box for selling breakfast cereals
food
breakfast grains sold in cardboard packaging
breakfast
breakfast food eaten cold with milk
food
breakfast food served without heating
breakfast dish
thin pancake often rolled or folded
breakfast
cereal not heated before serving
breakfast dish
dish with poached eggs on English muffins
breakfast
dish of ham served with fried or scrambled eggs
agriculture
small cereal grain eaten for breakfast or baking
cereal
breakfast cereal made from rolled oats
breakfast spread
citrus jam with sugar, often including rind pieces
breakfast
meal of fried sausages bacon eggs etc
breakfast
pancake made with buttermilk for a tangy flavor
breakfast
type of seasoned pork sausage
hospitality
meal plan including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
travel
accommodation package with breakfast and dinner
breakfast
small, round sweet bread often with fruit or bran
Examples of breakfast in a sentence
Breakfast is served from 7 to 10 AM. Breakfast was served at dawn after the long night. He skipped breakfast to catch the early train. Breakfast included fried plantains and fish. Locals enjoy hearty stews for breakfast. We usually breakfast on the balcony during summer.
She prefers to breakfast alone on weekdays. He breakfasted his family with fresh fruit and yogurt. The hotel staff breakfasted the guests promptly at 8 AM.
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- French:petit-déjeuner, prendre le petit-déjeuner, ...
- German:Frühstück, frühstücken, ...
- Italian:prima colazione, fare colazione, ...
- Spanish:desayuno, desayunar, ...
- Portuguese:pequeno-almoço, tomar o pequeno-almoço, ...
- Chinese:早饭, 吃早餐, ...
- Japanese:朝食の食べ物, 朝食をとる, ...
- Arabic:فُطور, أَفْطَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:אֲרוּחַת בּוֹקֶר, לֶאֱכוֹל אֲרוּחַת בּוֹקֶר, ...
- Russian:завтрак, завтракать, ...
- Ukrainian:сніданок, снідати, ...
- Hindi:नाश्ता, नाश्ता करना, ...
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