supper

noun

sup·​per ˈsə-pər 

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

Bella chews him out for punching Angus in the face right before Angus’s big presentation, which Johnny knew about because they were supposed to throw a return supper for him, a dinner Johnny was supposed to cook. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026

If the younger Kelce no longer has to sing for his supper, his quarterback’s own endorsement duties suggest that last year’s retreat was no fluke. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026

For those nights when no one can agree on dinner, this dish combines two supper staples into one. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026

Earlier that evening during his last supper with his disciples, we are told Jesus himself had fervently prayed. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English soper, from Anglo-French super, from super to sup — more at sup

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing supper

• supper club

Rhymes for supper

• upper

Kids Definition

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