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meal's

|meal's|

A1

/miːlz/

(meal)

eating occasion

Base FormPlural
mealmeals
Etymology
Etymology Information

'meal' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'mǣl', where 'mǣl' meant 'measure, time, or occasion'.

Historical Evolution

'mǣl' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'meal'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'measure or time', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an occasion for eating food'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

possessive form of 'meal', indicating something that belongs to or is associated with a meal.

The meal's aroma filled the room.

Last updated: 2025/01/19 14:06