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.
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Born in a community cookbook (like most of the best recipes), this effortless supper leans on convenient seasoning packets and jarred pepperonici peppers for a big flavor boost.
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
There would be a simple supper on TV trays.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
In Ye Olden Times Scotland, Lovat sits at his supper table, still spiraling about how he was mocked and humiliated at the tynchal.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
These communal suppers could be healing for individuals on all sides.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
There would be a simple supper on TV trays.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
In Ye Olden Times Scotland, Lovat sits at his supper table, still spiraling about how he was mocked and humiliated at the tynchal.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
These communal suppers could be healing for individuals on all sides.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for supper
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“Supper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supper. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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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
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