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supper

/ˈsʌpə/ /ˈsʌpɚ/

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noun

Food consumed before going to bed.

Examples :

"We had a light supper of soup and bread before settling in for the night. "

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noun

Any meal eaten in the evening; dinner eaten in the evening, rather than at noon.

Examples :

"We usually have supper around 6:00 PM after my dad gets home from work. "

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noun

A meal from a chip shop consisting of a deep-fried food with chips.

Examples :

"a fish supper; a pizza supper"

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verb

To consume a snack before retiring.

Examples :

"After studying late, I decided to supper on some crackers before going to bed. "

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verb

To eat dinner (see above).

Examples :

"After school, I usually supper with my family. "

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noun

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

Examples :

""My grandfather is a slow supper; he nurses his coffee for hours each morning." "