Dinner
Dinner
Dinner (/ˈdɪnər/) is the name given to the main meal of the day, typically consumed in the evening. The term originates from the Old French word disner, meaning "to dine".
Etymology
The term "dinner" comes from the Old French word disner, which in turn originates from the Latin word disjejunare, meaning "to break one's fast". The term was first used in the 13th century as a term for the main meal of the day, eaten in the midday. Over time, the meaning shifted to refer to the evening meal.
Related Terms
- Breakfast: The first meal of the day, typically consumed in the morning.
- Lunch: A meal typically eaten in the middle of the day, between breakfast and dinner.
- Supper: A term used to refer to a light evening meal or snack, especially in certain dialects of English.
- Meal: Any of the regular occasions during the day where a large amount of food is eaten, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
- Cuisine: A style or method of cooking, especially as characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment.
- Diet (nutrition): The sum of the food consumed by an organism or group.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dinner
- Wikipedia's article - Dinner
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