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first meal
/fɜːrst miːl/
the initial meal of the day
She skipped her first meal of the day to meet the deadline.
She didn't eat breakfast to finish her work on time.
general
the initial meal eaten in a day, typically breakfast
After a long flight, the first meal was a welcome relief.
After a long flight, the first meal was very satisfying.
Often refers to breakfast, but can also be used for the first meal after waking up or after a period of fasting.
Collocations
skip the first mealto not eat the initial meal of the dayenjoy the first mealto savor the initial meal of the day
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Common Usage
'First meal' is often used interchangeably with 'breakfast,' but it can also refer to the first meal after waking up or after fasting.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning of 'first meal' can vary based on context, such as after waking up, after fasting, or after a long journey.
Word Origin
Combination of 'first' (the ordinal number indicating the position in a sequence) and 'meal' (a portion of food eaten at one time).
Usage Notes
While often referring to breakfast, 'first meal' can also apply to the first meal after waking up or after a period of fasting, such as after a long journey or during a diet.
Word Breakdown
first
the ordinal number indicating the position in a sequence
adjectivemeal
a portion of food eaten at one time
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