meal
[C] Countable
pl: meals
This term focuses on the occasion and the act of eating rather than the food items themselves. It implies a designated time of day or a social gathering centered around nourishment, carrying a sense of completion and satisfaction. While food is the substance, a meal is the event. It is frequently used to denote a specific level of formality or abundance, such as a square meal or a festive meal, distinguishing it from a snack or a light refreshment.
Countable when referring to a single sitting of eating, like breakfast or a dinner party.
Meanings
Noun
[someone][something]
The food eaten on a particular occasion.
"They shared a hearty meal together."