supper

[ suhp-er ]

noun

1. the evening meal, often the principal meal of the day.
2. any light evening meal, especially one taken late in the evening:

   an after-the-theater supper.

adjective

1. of or relating to supper:

   the supper dishes.

2. for, during, or including supper:

   a supper party.

supper

/ ˈsʌpə /

noun

1. an evening meal, esp a light one
2. an evening social event featuring a supper
3. sing for one's supper
   to obtain something by performing a service

verb

1. rare.
   tr to give supper to
2. rare.
   intr to eat supper

Derived Forms

• ˈsupperless, adjective

Other Words From

• supper·less adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of supper¹

1225–75; Middle English sup ( p ) er < Old French souper, noun use of souper to sup ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of supper¹

C13: from Old French soper; see sup ¹

Idioms and Phrases

see sing for one's supper .

Example Sentences

While the ONS says the figures are estimates, it suggests the cost of a fish supper has gone up more in percentage terms than that for pizza, or an Indian or Chinese main course.

From BBC

His valet fed him one last spoonful of supper and dabbed his chins.

From Literature

More supper clubs have emerged, while slow burns like magazine collaging are a hit.

From Los Angeles Times

This all seemed like throat clearing to me, as did the complete reconfiguration of the auditorium itself, which is now arranged like a large supper club or a small stadium.

From New York Times

He never smokes, rarely drinks and follows no special diet, apart from a fish and chip supper once a week.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• consume
• eat out
• feast
• lunch