English · Daily Life
breakfast
/ˈbrɛk.fəst/
[/ˈbrɛk.fəst/]
first meal of the day
Beginnernoun
Definition
The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.
Example
They enjoyed a slow breakfast of eggs, toast, and coffee before starting their busy day.
They enjoyed a slow breakfast of eggs, toast, and coffee before starting their busy day.
Etymology
A compound of 'break' and 'fast', meaning to end the overnight fast.
How & Where It’s Used
A basic daily-life word; also a verb.