Supper
Supper
Supper (/ˈsʌpər/) is a term used to refer to the evening meal. The word originates from the Old French souper, which means "evening meal".
Etymology
The term "supper" comes from the Old French souper, which is derived from the Late Latin word suppa meaning "soup" or "broth". This term was used to describe the last meal of the day, which was often a lighter meal than the main daytime meal.
Related Terms
- Meal: A meal is an eating occasion that takes place at a certain time and includes specific, prepared food.
- Dinner: Dinner is the name of the main meal of the day. Depending upon culture, dinner may be the second, third or fourth meal of the day.
- Breakfast: Breakfast is the first meal of a day, most often eaten in the early morning before undertaking the day's work.
- Lunch: Lunch, the abbreviation for luncheon, is a meal typically eaten at midday.
Usage
The term "supper" is used in different ways around the world. In some parts of the world, supper refers to a light meal in the evening, while in other areas it may refer to the main evening meal.
In the United Kingdom, supper often refers to a light meal or snack that is eaten late in the evening. In parts of the United States and Canada, "supper" can refer to the evening meal when it is eaten at the end of the working day.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Supper
- Wikipedia's article - Supper
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