breakfast
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/ˈbrɛkfəst/
first meal of the day
Etymology
Etymology Information
'breakfast' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'breken' meaning 'to break' and 'faste' meaning 'a fast'.
Historical Evolution
'breken' and 'faste' combined to form 'breakfast', which has been used in its current form since the late 15th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to break a fast', referring to the first meal after a night's sleep, and this meaning has largely remained the same.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.
I had eggs and toast for breakfast.
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