morning meal
/ˈmɔːrnɪŋ miːl/noun phrase★Beginner
formalinformal
The first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning.
I usually have a light morning meal before work.
I often eat a quick breakfast before heading to the office.
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This phrase is commonly used to describe breakfast, though 'breakfast' is more widely used in everyday language.
Collocations
have a morning mealto eat breakfastprepare a morning mealto cook breakfast
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Related Phrases
breakfastphrase
the first meal of the day
brunchphrase
a late morning meal combining breakfast and lunch
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
In most contexts, 'breakfast' is preferred over 'morning meal'.
📖Word Origin
Composed of 'morning' (the time of day) and 'meal' (a portion of food eaten at a specific time).
📝Usage Notes
While 'morning meal' is grammatically correct, 'breakfast' is the more commonly used term in everyday English.
Word Breakdown
morning
the time of day between sunrise and noon
rootmeal
a portion of food eaten at a specific time
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