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meal Synonyms

Another word for meal

Choosing another word for meal depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The food eaten or prepared for a specific eating occasion, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Usage Example

"We enjoyed a delicious three-course repast at the new Italian restaurant."

Strongest
repast
Strong
spread
feast
banquet
fare
Weak
nosh
feed

• noun (Context 2)

An occasion or designated time when people sit down to eat.

Usage Example

"They decided to discuss the business proposal over a formal evening mealtime."

Strongest
mealtime
Strong
repast
feast
banquet

• noun (Context 3)

The edible part of a grain or pulse ground to a coarse powder, typically less finely ground than flour.

Usage Example

"The baker mixed the oat grist with warm water and honey to prepare the dough."

Strong
grist
Weak
flour

Opposites of meal

The opposite of meal shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fast
See all opposites of meal

• Nearby Words

meager
meagerly
meagerness
meal
mealtime
mealworm
mealy

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Meal. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/meal
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