breakfast food

noun

1. a cold or hot cereal eaten chiefly for breakfast.

Word History and Origins

Origin of breakfast food¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Example Sentences

In the wake of protests over the breakfast food company’s use of artificial dyes, the actor shared her thoughts on the matter.

From Salon

Let's say you want to buy breakfast food, and you are in the mood for strawberry yogurt.

From Salon

Dating back to the time depicted in "Unfrosted," the marketing campaigns for breakfast foods have been enormously successful.

From Salon

There is also a food truck near his sister’s apartment that sells Korean breakfast foods, including a sandwich that mixes scrambled eggs with mayo.

From Salon

Three people from separate households reported becoming sick after eating a variety of breakfast foods at the restaurant.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• bran
• corn
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• rice
• wheat