breakfast — the first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbrekfəst/
Korean meaning: 하루의 첫 번째 식사, 보통 아침에 먹는 식사
Korean pronunciation: **브렉**퍼스트
Example Sentences
- My mom always says breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but I'm too busy hitting the snooze button.
- The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast buffet from 7 to 10 AM.
- I tried to make a fancy breakfast, but ended up with burnt toast and scrambled disaster.
breakfast
NOUN//ˈbrekfəst//
the first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning
💡 Concept
She enjoys a hearty breakfast of eggs, toast, and coffee before work.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈbrekfəst/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbrekfəst/
🌳Etymology
Rootbreak
Suffix-fast
Origin
14세기경 'break(깨다)'와 'fast(금식)'의 합성어로, 밤사이 금식을 깬다는 의미에서 유래
🎵Rhyme
steadfastbreakfastholdfast
steadfast
breakfast
holdfast
🔗Collocations
have breakfast
skip breakfast
big breakfast
breakfast menu
continental breakfast
breakfast time
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom always says breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but I'm too busy hitting the snooze button.”
“The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast buffet from 7 to 10 AM.”
😄 Fun example
“I tried to make a fancy breakfast, but ended up with burnt toast and scrambled disaster.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
morning mealfirst mealbrunch
Antonyms
dinnersupperevening meal
Related
lunchmealcerealtoasteggsmorning
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