breakfast

/ˈbrɛk.fəst/

morning meal

I usually have cereal for breakfast.

A typical morning meal consisting of cereal.

informal

The first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning.

She prepared a hearty breakfast for the family.

A substantial morning meal was made for everyone.

Common breakfast foods include eggs, toast, fruit, and coffee.

Collocations

have breakfastto eat the morning mealbreakfast timethe period when breakfast is typically eaten

a meal served to someone in bed, often as a special treat

a nutritious or hearty breakfast, often associated with physical fitness

Breakfast customs vary widely; some cultures emphasize savory dishes, while others prefer sweet options.

A balanced breakfast often includes protein, fiber, and healthy fats to sustain energy levels.

From Middle English 'brekefast', from 'breken' (to break) + 'fast' (fasting), referring to breaking the overnight fast.

Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day, though this varies by culture and personal habits.

break

to separate or end

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fast

abstinence from food

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