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jodi commented on the word evening meal
British term inclusive of the many words for that meal you eat in the evening: dinner, tea (meaning meal), supper, ...
January 13, 2016
sidereal commented on the word evening meal
Here on the East Coast of America I have struggled all my life to distinguish between Dinner and Supper. This alleviates things a bit.
January 13, 2016
vendingmachine commented on the word evening meal
In many parts of rural middle America, dinner is the main meal served at or around noon (and is considered the heaviest meal of the day). Supper is a light late afternoon/early evening meal. Breakfast is breakfast, and for farmers, is eaten before the sun comes up.
As for me, I call the three main meals: breakfast, lunch, and supper.
January 14, 2016