supper — an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌpər/
Korean meaning: 저녁 식사 (보통 가벼운 식사)
Korean pronunciation: **서**퍼
Example Sentences
- The vampire invited me for supper, but I politely declined.
- Mom always calls us when supper is ready.
- After the long hike, a hot supper was exactly what we needed.
supper
NOUN//ˈsʌpər//
an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈsʌpər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsʌpə(r)/
🌳Etymology
Rootsup
Suffix--per
Origin
중세 프랑스어 'souper'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '수프를 마시다'라는 뜻이었습니다. 저녁에 따뜻한 수프를 마시며 하루를 마무리하는 관습에서 나온 단어입니다.
🎵Rhyme
uppercopper
upper
copper
🔗Collocations
have supper
light supper
family supper
late supper
supper time
cook supper
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The vampire invited me for supper, but I politely declined.”
“Mom always calls us when supper is ready.”
“After the long hike, a hot supper was exactly what we needed.”
😄 Fun example
“The dog keeps staring at me during supper - I think he wants my sandwich.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
dinnerevening mealrepast
Antonyms
breakfastlunch
Related
mealdiningfoodeveningkitchen
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