meals
Translation
meals
Examples
I eat three meals a day.
I eat three meals a day.
School meals are often healthy.
School meals are often healthy.
Grammar Patterns
((number)) + meals a day I eat three meals a day.
((adjective)) + meals School meals are often healthy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: food, dish, repast
Etymology
From Old English 'mǣl', meaning 'time, occasion', which came to refer to food eaten at a set time.
Memory Tips
Think of 'measuring' out your food for the day into three portions: breakfast, lunch, and dinner are your three 'meals'.