supper

noun

sup·​per ˈsə-pər 

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

Despite only a handful of ingredients needed, this is a satisfying and substantial supper, with plenty of gooey cheese. —Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024

One of the defining characteristics of the religious dinners and suppers celebrated around this time of year is a big, full table (and sometimes an Italian master painting the whole thing). —R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024

In it, a naughty boy–Max–is sent to bed without supper. —Chadd Scott, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024

Robert learns of their engagement later at supper, surrounded by the wealthy, wearing his host’s old tuxedo. —Nina Li Coomes, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing supper

• supper club

Kids Definition

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