Main meal: meaning, definitions and examples

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main meal

 

[ meɪn miːl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food

The main meal is the most important meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening and consisting of a larger portion of food than breakfast or lunch. It often includes a protein source, carbohydrates, and vegetables.

Synonyms

dinner, evening meal, supper

Examples of usage

  • After a long day at work, I look forward to sitting down to a hearty main meal.
  • For many families, dinner is considered the main meal of the day.
  • She prepared a delicious main meal with roast chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans.

Translations

Translations of the word "main meal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prato principal

🇮🇳 मुख्य भोजन

🇩🇪 Hauptmahlzeit

🇮🇩 makanan utama

🇺🇦 головна страва

🇵🇱 główne danie

🇯🇵 主菜

🇫🇷 plat principal

🇪🇸 plato principal

🇹🇷 ana yemek

🇰🇷 주 요리

🇸🇦 الطبق الرئيسي

🇨🇿 hlavní jídlo

🇸🇰 hlavné jedlo

🇨🇳 主菜

🇸🇮 glavna jed

🇮🇸 aðalréttur

🇰🇿 негізгі тағам

🇬🇪 ძირითადი კერძი

🇦🇿 əsas yemək

🇲🇽 plato principal

Etymology

The concept of a main meal has existed for centuries, with different cultures having their own traditions and customs around this important eating occasion. In many societies, the main meal is a time for families to come together and share food, stories, and experiences. The importance of the main meal has been emphasized in various nutritional guidelines as a key opportunity to consume a balanced and nutritious diet.