Meal Definition & Meaning

meal
noun
  1. the food served and eaten at one time
  2. any of the occasions for eating food that occur by custom or habit at more or less fixed times
  3. coarsely ground foodstuff; especially seeds of various cereal grasses or pulse

"Meal" in song lyrics

See how meal is used in real songs:

  • "From the appetizer to the main course meal"
    The 49ers f/ Harun Karim — Why I Don't Know
  • "That's the deal, I'm dapper like a meal"
    7L & Esoteric — Face Defeat
  • "Steal a sloppy earth meal"
    Aesop Rock — Garbage

Usage tips for "meal"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "meal" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for meal to find words that pair well.

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