English · Word Candidate

breakfast

/ˈbɹɛk.fəst/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: breakfasts · breakfasting · breakfasted

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bữa ăn đầu tiên trong ngày

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Noun

Examples

You should put more protein in her breakfast so she will grow.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A meal consisting of food normally eaten in the morning, which may typically include eggs, sausages, toast, bacon, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bữa ăn gồm thực phẩm thường ăn vào buổi sáng

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Noun

Examples

We serve breakfast all day.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To eat the morning meal.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ăn bữa sáng

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Verb

Examples

May 14, 1689, Matthew Prior, epistle to Fleetwood Shephard Esq. First, sir, I read, and then I breakfast.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To serve breakfast to.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phục vụ bữa sáng

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Verb

Examples

By seven-thirty she had breakfasted them, provided each with a packed lunch and Thermoses of coffee and tea

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “breakfast” mean?

The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.

Is “breakfast” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.