Meal
Meal (mēl)
Meal is a term used to refer to an occasion when food is eaten, or the food that is eaten on that occasion.
Pronunciation
IPA: /miːl/
Etymology
The term "meal" comes from the Old English "mǣl", which means "fixed time, occasion, a set time for eating,".
Definition
A meal is a serving of food eaten by humans at a regular time. It usually consists of one or more dishes, and it happens at different times of the day. The type and amount of food served can vary widely depending on the culture and time of day.
Types of Meals
There are several types of meals, which are typically eaten at different times of the day. These include:
- Breakfast: This is the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.
- Lunch: This is a meal that is typically eaten in the middle of the day.
- Dinner: This is the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening.
- Snack: This is a small amount of food eaten between meals.
Related Terms
- Dish: A specific food preparation, a "distinct article or variety of food", with cooking finished, and ready to eat, or be served.
- Cuisine: A style or method of cooking, especially as characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment.
- Diet: The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Meal
- Wikipedia's article - Meal
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