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.
Recent Examples on the Web
This hearty chicken and rice supper gets a fancy twist thanks to a rich gravy made with country ham and mushrooms.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Sunday supper would be no fun around our table if the kids didn’t get along so well.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 16, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Guests settle into plush dining chairs and couchette-style hideouts for exquisite suppers in Art Deco interiors, all while the train trundles through the British countryside.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
The other stuck with the crisp, supper-club-esque salad with a kicky vinaigrette.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Sunday supper would be no fun around our table if the kids didn’t get along so well.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 16, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Guests settle into plush dining chairs and couchette-style hideouts for exquisite suppers in Art Deco interiors, all while the train trundles through the British countryside.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
The other stuck with the crisp, supper-club-esque salad with a kicky vinaigrette.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
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 17 Feb. 2026.
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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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