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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Seder suppers vary across religions, but this meal always consists of ingredients with spiritual significance.
—
Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 28 Mar. 2024
Get The Recipe 05 of 32 Hashbrown Casserole No Southern supper is complete without a cheesy potato dish on the table, and this version with a hashbrown base is always welcome.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
More:Iconic Original Cottage Inn Pizza in Ann Arbor sold after 75 years of family ownership
This pancake supper supports the church's Sunday breakfast outreach program.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 Feb. 2024
One-dish wonders, sheet pan suppers, and quick skillet dinners—packed with fresh produce and flavorful ingredients—are the name of the game.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
At golden hour, an in-the-know crowd come for sundowners or pop-up suppers hosted by guest chefs.
—Rachel Howard, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Feb. 2024
Lent ends on Holy Thursday, March 28, with a Mass representing Jesus' last supper.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2024
Tomatoes, fresh herbs, and rich mascarpone cheese are the stars of this elegant supper.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
Lenten suppers are also hosted by a variety of churches to open the fast and encourage communal participation as Christians begin their season of spiritual reflection.
—Maeghan Dolph, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2024
Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 28 Mar. 2024
Get The Recipe 05 of 32 Hashbrown Casserole No Southern supper is complete without a cheesy potato dish on the table, and this version with a hashbrown base is always welcome.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
More:Iconic Original Cottage Inn Pizza in Ann Arbor sold after 75 years of family ownership
This pancake supper supports the church's Sunday breakfast outreach program.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 Feb. 2024
One-dish wonders, sheet pan suppers, and quick skillet dinners—packed with fresh produce and flavorful ingredients—are the name of the game.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
At golden hour, an in-the-know crowd come for sundowners or pop-up suppers hosted by guest chefs.
—Rachel Howard, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Feb. 2024
Lent ends on Holy Thursday, March 28, with a Mass representing Jesus' last supper.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2024
Tomatoes, fresh herbs, and rich mascarpone cheese are the stars of this elegant supper.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
Lenten suppers are also hosted by a variety of churches to open the fast and encourage communal participation as Christians begin their season of spiritual reflection.
—Maeghan Dolph, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2024
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“Supper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supper. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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supper
noun
sup·per
ˈsəp-ər 
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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