noon meal
/nuːn miːl/noun phrase★Beginner
formal
A meal eaten at noon, typically the midday meal or lunch
The office provides a subsidized noon meal for employees.
The company offers a discounted lunch for staff.
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In some cultures, the noon meal is the largest and most important meal of the day.
Collocations
have a noon mealto eat lunch at middayprepare the noon mealto cook or arrange lunch
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Related Phrases
noon meal breakphrase
a scheduled break for eating lunch
💡Pro Tip
Cultural Variation
The importance of the noon meal varies by culture. In some places, it's the main meal of the day.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'noon meal' in formal or traditional contexts; 'lunch' is more common in everyday speech.
📖Word Origin
From 'noon' (midday) + 'meal' (food eaten at a specific time)
📝Usage Notes
In some regions, 'noon meal' is used more formally than 'lunch'. In others, it may refer specifically to a traditional midday meal.
Word Breakdown
noon
midday
rootmeal
food eaten at a specific time
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