BREAKFASTS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

breakfasts 1 of 2

noun

plural of breakfast

as in dinners

the first meal of the day a big/good/hearty breakfast

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verb

present tense third-person singular of breakfast

as in lunches

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diets
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Noun

For Hand-Painted Detail Versatile and timeless, this duo of hand-painted, ceramic platters can easily flit between casual family breakfasts and evenings hosting at home with a pile of hors d'oeuvres. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 What Longevity Experts Have in Common at Breakfast The breakfasts these experts eat look pretty different, but a few ingredients and habits came up again and again. — Cathy Cassata, HEALTH, 26 Aug. 2026 Her agent knows exactly what elite status returned last year in upgrades and breakfasts to the dollar and prices that into every decision. — Himanshu Sinha, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The technique transforms yesterday’s loaf into one of France’s most beloved breakfasts. — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026 Though many students opt for university meal plans, late night snacks and quick breakfasts are appreciated. — Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Both Wisconsin and Michigan Democrats held unity breakfasts in the days after the primaries. — Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 Additional guidance emphasizes that protein-rich breakfasts play a vital role in weight management and appetite regulation compared with carbohydrate-heavy alternatives. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Families who wait until the night before school starts often find themselves with overtired kids, skipped breakfasts and stressful mornings that set a rough tone for the first week. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfasts

Noun

The hosts can help guests make the most of their trip, organizing anything from boat trips and water sports to private candlelit dinners on the pier.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Happy hours, weddings, dates and dinners all tend to center around it.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of dinners

Noun

Changes to school lunches These school nutrition directors were surveyed in October 2025, and since then, additional factors may threaten the robustness of school lunch programs.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Those types of lunches were later served on lunch wagons and, finally, in restaurants like Ono Hawaiian BBQ.

— Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025

Definition of lunches

Noun

These come with two servings in a box (two egg bites per serving), in Uncured Bacon & Gruyère or Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper.

— Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
For beer, that generally means one to two 12-ounce servings a day for men and one 12-ounce serving a day for women.

— Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026

Definition of servings

Noun

Use hydrogen peroxide to clean counters, remove fabric stains, and sanitize wooden cutting boards.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
While executive boards debate high-level strategy and conference panels discuss theoretical disruptions, the daily tools sit largely underutilized on the ground.

— Stacy L. Hambleton, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of boards

Noun

Here, a breakfast buffet to beat all other buffets is available, with plenty of fruit, a serious pastry section and a daily changing South Asian offering such as Sri Lankan hoppers or Maldivian tuna curry.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Instead, Gruver steers people toward solid-wood accent tables, side chairs, and case goods such as dressers and buffets.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of buffets

Noun

Samba's body has been sent to the University of California, Davis, for a necropsy, which could provide more information about why the bites proved fatal.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Beyond the bites, of course, these and other vendors will be selling dishes that capture flavors from across the continent.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of bites

Noun

Social-media feeds controlled by Netflix or Stella Artois will also boost the alliance.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Young adults are just getting choosier about when a drink is actually worth it, and the ripple effects are showing up in surveys, menus and social feeds.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

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