Supper: meaning, definitions and examples

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supper

[ ˈsʌpər ]

^{Context #1}

eating

An evening meal, typically a light or informal one.

Synonyms

dinner, evening meal, feast

Examples of usage

We had a quick supper before the movie.
She prepared a delicious supper for us.

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historical

A meal given to servants at the end of the working day.

Synonyms

dinner, evening meal, fare

Examples of usage

The servants gathered in the kitchen for their supper.

Translations

Translations of the word "supper" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ceia

🇮🇳 रात का खाना

🇩🇪 Abendessen

🇮🇩 makan malam

🇺🇦 вечеря

🇵🇱 kolacja

🇯🇵 夕食 (ゆうしょく)

🇫🇷 souper

🇪🇸 cena

🇹🇷 akşam yemeği

🇰🇷 저녁 식사 (jeonyeok siksa)

🇸🇦 عشاء

🇨🇿 večeře

🇸🇰 večera

🇨🇳 晚餐 (wǎncān)

🇸🇮 večerja

🇮🇸 kvöldverður

🇰🇿 кешкі ас

🇬🇪 სადილი

🇦🇿 axşam yeməyi

🇲🇽 cena

Word origin

The word 'supper' originated from the Old French word 'souper', which means 'evening meal'. It has been used in the English language since the 13th century. Originally, 'supper' referred to a light evening meal, often after dinner. Over time, it evolved to also mean the final meal of the day. In some cultures, 'supper' is still used to refer to a casual or light evening meal.