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

Hollywood is literally singing for its supper, and ad tiers have found their way into every major streamer — two of them, Amazon and Netflix, participating in this dog and pony show for the very first time. —Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024

The gala originated in 1948 as a midnight supper called the Costume Institute Benefit and has burgeoned over time into a major cultural event that uses clothing as an intellectual marker of historical epochs, social and political movements, and evolving perspectives on good taste and beauty. —TIME, 6 May 2024

Except, right after this last supper, Mom takes off. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2024

This new iteration of the restaurant is set menu only ($95 per person at supper; $50 per person at lunch). —Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2024

Get The Recipe 38 of 42 Beefy Baked Ravioli with Spinach and Cheese This skillet supper is a new favorite in our weeknight roundup. —Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024

The district prepares 8,500 meals daily for 7,600 students across 15 school sites — breakfast, lunch and even supper options for youth in after-school sports and activities. —Adam Beam, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024

Couriers remembered attending square dances with banjo or guitar players and going to box suppers at local churches. —Eliza McGraw, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2024

To help feed crowds if restaurants are overwhelmed, several churches plan to offer traditional Maine suppers with baked beans and chowder. —Jenna Russell Greta Rybus, New York Times, 22 Mar. 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