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Definition of supper - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
evening mealUK evening meal, sometimes a social event with foodUK
- We invited friends over for supper.
2.
bedtime mealRare UK food consumed before going to bedRare UK
- She had a small supper before sleeping.
Images of supper
evening meal, sometimes a social event with food 
food consumed before going to bed
Expressions with supper
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work to earn a reward or benefit
He had to sing for his supper by doing extra chores.
work or perform to earn a reward
In this job, you sing for your supper if you want a bonus.
fish and chips meal, especially in Scotland
We ordered a fish supper from the local chippy.
social event involving traveling to different homes for each course
The neighborhood organized a safari supper to foster community spirit.
Canadian autumn fundraising dinner by community or church
The church hosted a fall supper to raise funds.
casual meal prepared and eaten in the kitchen
We had a kitchen supper with friends last night.
social event with pie auction for fundraising
The community hosted a pie supper to support the local school.
time in the evening when supper is eaten
We usually gather at the supper hour.
dining place that is also a social club
We spent the evening at a local supper club.
communal meal where guests bring food to share
We attended a covered dish supper at the church.
Origin of supper
Old English, sup (sip) + -er (agent)
Terms with supper included in their meaning
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meal
provide someone with supper
table service
alcoholic liquid taken post-supper, believed to ease stomach work
religion
make a solemn address at the Lord's Supper
Christianity
the Thursday before Easter commemorating the Last Supper
late supper
meal eaten at night after dinner
food
act of having supper or a meal
Christian holiday
Thursday before Easter commemorating the Last Supper
meal time
time when supper is eaten
meal time
time in the evening when supper is eaten
religion
Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples
food
without having eaten supper
Examples of supper in a sentence
We often have supper together as a family. They enjoyed a hearty supper after the long journey. He skipped supper to finish his work early.
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- French:dîner, repas du soir, ...
- German:Abendessen, ...
- Italian:cena, ...
- Spanish:cena, ...
- Portuguese:jantar, refeição noturna, ...
- Chinese:晚餐, 宵夜, ...
- Japanese:夕食, 夜食, ...
- Arabic:عَشَاء, عشاء خفيف, ...
- Hebrew:אֲרוּחַת עֶרֶב, אֲרוּחַת לַיְלָה, ...
- Russian:ужин, вечеря, ...
- Ukrainian:вечеря, вечірній перекус, ...
- Hindi:रात का खाना, रात्रिभोज, ...
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