supper

noun

sup·​per ˈsə-pər How to pronounce supper (audio)
Synonyms of suppernext
1
a
: the evening meal especially when dinner is taken at midday
b
: a social affair featuring a supper
especially : an evening social especially for raising funds
a church supper
2
: the food served as a supper
eat your supper
3
: a light meal served late in the evening

Examples of supper in a Sentence

I always enjoyed our Sunday night suppers. It's almost time for supper. We took a walk after supper. I had too much wine at supper. He didn't come home for supper.
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Since 1911, the event has brought together Italian and German volunteers who lovingly make meatballs and ravioli, and families and friends who sit at rows of long tables to enjoy the homemade supper. — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Aug. 2026 The crab can do it all – serve as a beach dinner or part of the holiday supper. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026 Multiple customers were hospitalized after a car drove through the front of a busy restaurant during the supper rush, Harrisburg police say. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026 Bloomfield oversees the resort’s culinary activities too, like a fireside supper for two and a special picnic basket to take on a scenic hike. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for supper

Word History

Etymology

Middle English soper, from Anglo-French super, from super to sup — more at sup

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of supper was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing supper

Rhymes for supper

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supper

noun
sup·​per ˈsəp-ər How to pronounce supper (audio)
1
a
: the evening meal especially when dinner is eaten at midday
b
: a social affair having a supper
2
: a light meal served late in the evening

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