meals
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/miːlz/
(meal)
eating occasion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'meal' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'mǣl', where 'mǣl' meant 'measure, time, or occasion'.
Historical Evolution
'mǣl' transformed into the Middle English word 'mel', and eventually became the modern English word 'meal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a 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
plural form of 'meal', referring to instances of eating food, typically at a specific time of day.
We have three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45