Supper Definition

sŭpər
noun
An evening meal.
Webster's New World
A light meal eaten before going to bed.
American Heritage
An evening social affair at which a meal is served.
A church supper.
Webster's New World

A drinker, especially one who drinks slowly (i.e., one who sups).

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • late refreshments
  • tea
  • evening meal
verb
To consume a snack before retiring.
Wiktionary
To eat dinner (see above).
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Supper

Noun

Singular:
supper
Plural:
suppers

Origin of Supper

  • Middle English from Old French souper to sup, supper sup2

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Old French soper. Compare French souper.

    From Wiktionary

Supper Sentence Examples

  • I'd better get supper on the table.

  • The table was spread and supper was ready.

  • After supper they all gathered in the room with the tree.

  • My puppy has had his supper and gone to bed.

  • This was his family - the supper was meant for him.

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Words Starting With

SSUSUP

Words Ending With

RERPER

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Words Starting With S and Ending With R

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With S6 Letter Words Ending With R