noon meal
/nuːn miːl/noun phrase★Intermediate— a midday meal
informal
A meal eaten around midday, typically lunch.
The noon meal is often the main meal of the day in some cultures.
In certain cultures, lunch is the most substantial meal.
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Common in contexts where lunch is the primary meal, especially in warmer climates.
Collocations
have a noon mealto eat lunchnoon meal breaka scheduled break for lunch
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Cultural Context
In some cultures, the noon meal is the largest meal of the day.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 'noon' (midday) and 'meal' (food eaten at a specific time).
📝Usage Notes
More common in formal or regional contexts where 'lunch' is less frequently used.
Word Breakdown
noon
midday
rootmeal
food eaten at a specific time
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