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* [[Dinner]] – eaten around mid-day, usually between 11 am and 3 pm. In some areas, the name for this meal depends on its content.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/lunch?view=uk|title=AskOxford: lunch|accessdate=2008-07-20}}</ref> |
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** [[Box lunch]] – Lunch that is packed in a box |
** [[Box lunch]] – Lunch that is packed in a box |
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* [[Tea]] – eaten in the evening. In some areas, the name for this meal depends on its content, but many English-speakers use "supper" for this meal regardless of size.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/american_english/supper?region=us&q=supper |title=Definition of supper |accessdate=2012-07-10}}</ref> |
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** [[Dinner party (meal)|Dinner party]] – |
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** [[Full course dinner]] – in its simplest form, it can consist of three or four courses, such as soup, salad, meat and dessert. In formal dining, a full course dinner can consist of many courses, and in some instances the courses are carefully planned to complement each other gastronomically. |
** [[Full course dinner]] – in its simplest form, it can consist of three or four courses, such as soup, salad, meat and dessert. In formal dining, a full course dinner can consist of many courses, and in some instances the courses are carefully planned to complement each other gastronomically. |
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to meals:
Meal – eating occasion that takes place at a certain time and includes specific, prepared food, or the food eaten on that occasion.[1][2] The names used for specific meals in English vary greatly, depending on the speaker's culture, the time of day, or the size of the meal. Meals occur primarily at homes, restaurants, and cafeterias, but may occur anywhere. Regular meals occur on a daily basis, typically several times a day. Special meals are usually held in conjunction with such occasions as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and holidays. A meal is different from a snack in that meals are generally larger, more varied, and more filling than snacks.[3] Meals are composed of one or more courses,[4] which in turn are composed of one or more dishes.
Styles of meal, by cuisine – some examples of meals by cooking style, such as ethnic or regional meals include: