supper
/ˈsʌpɚ/
UK: /ˈsʌpə/
supper
English
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Definition
Food consumed before going to bed.
Etymology
From Middle English soper, from Old French soper, from sope (“soup”). Compare French souper.
Example Sentences
- "There he stood, with admirable patience, […] longing to go to rest for hours past; aware that suppers disagreed with him […] so tired and longing for bed!"
- "We normally have supper at 7."
- "a fish supper"
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