supper

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
noun a social gathering where a light evening meal is served

From Middle English soper, from Old French soper, from sope (“soup”). Compare French souper.

Come out and have supper. — The Works of Rudyard Kipling: One Volume Edition, Rudyard Kipling
They had cocoa for supper. — The Magic City, E. (Edith) Nesbit
Will you take supper with me?" — The Store Boy, Horatio, Jr. Alger

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