1
a
: the evening meal especially when dinner is taken at midday
b
: a social affair featuring a supper
especially
: an evening social especially for raising funds
a church supper
2
: the food served as a supper
eat your supper
3
: a light meal served late in the evening
Examples of supper in a Sentence
I always enjoyed our Sunday night suppers.
It's almost time for supper.
We took a walk after supper.
I had too much wine at supper.
He didn't come home for supper.
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Skip the formal supper and put together a spread of fan-favorite appetizer like buffalo chicken dip, served with crispy vegetables and hearty crackers.
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Brennan Long, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
Leave New York for an NBA game in London and be back in New York for a late supper and regular bedtime.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Despite only a handful of ingredients needed, this is a satisfying and substantial supper, with plenty of gooey cheese.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
One of the defining characteristics of the religious dinners and suppers celebrated around this time of year is a big, full table (and sometimes an Italian master painting the whole thing).
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Brennan Long, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
Leave New York for an NBA game in London and be back in New York for a late supper and regular bedtime.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Despite only a handful of ingredients needed, this is a satisfying and substantial supper, with plenty of gooey cheese.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
One of the defining characteristics of the religious dinners and suppers celebrated around this time of year is a big, full table (and sometimes an Italian master painting the whole thing).
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Supper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supper. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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supper
noun
sup·per
ˈsəp-ər 
1
a
: the evening meal especially when dinner is eaten at midday
b
: a social affair having a supper
2
: a light meal served late in the evening
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