Breakfast

Pronunciation: /ˈbrekfəst/

Definitions of breakfast

noun a meal eaten in the morning, the first meal of the day

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat toast for breakfast.

A2 She usually has cereal and orange juice for breakfast.

B1 Having a nutritious breakfast is important for starting the day right.

B2 A full English breakfast typically includes eggs, bacon, sausage, beans, and toast.

C1 Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day for maintaining energy levels.

C2 In some cultures, breakfast is a leisurely meal that can last for hours.

Examples of breakfast in a Sentence

formal It is important to start the day with a nutritious breakfast.

informal I love having breakfast for dinner sometimes.

slang Let's grab some brekkie before heading out.

figurative Having a good breakfast sets the tone for the rest of the day.

Grammatical Forms of breakfast

• plural: breakfasts
• comparative: more breakfast
• superlative: most breakfast
• present tense: eat breakfast
• future tense: will have breakfast
• perfect tense: have had breakfast
• continuous tense: is eating breakfast
• singular: breakfast
• positive degree: breakfast
• infinitive: to breakfast
• gerund: breakfasting
• participle: breakfasted

Origin and Evolution of breakfast

First Known Use: 1463 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'breakfast' originated from the Old English word 'breacafast', which literally means to break the fast after a period of not eating during sleep.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'breakfast' has come to specifically refer to the first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning.