Definition of Breakfast
Quick Meaning of Breakfast
The meal you eat in the morning when you wake up.
Detailed Definition of Breakfast
The first meal of the day, eaten in the morning.
How to Pronounce Breakfast
Stress pattern: Oo (2-syllable word).
Tip: Primary stress on first syllable. The 'a' is short /ə/ schwa sound in second syllable.
Watch out: Some non-native speakers stress the second syllable incorrectly: brek-FAST instead of BREK-fast.
Origin and Etymology of Breakfast
From 'break' + 'fast'; literally breaking the night's fast after sleep.
How to Use Breakfast in a Sentence
Each example shows “breakfast” with a CEFR level so learners can pick examples that match their fluency.
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“I usually eat breakfast at 7 AM before school.”
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“Would you like some eggs for breakfast?”
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“A healthy breakfast includes protein and fruit.”
Synonyms and Antonyms of Breakfast
Common Synonyms for Breakfast
Smart Synonyms for Breakfast — When to Use Each
- brunch
- a late breakfast combined with early lunch meal
- continental breakfast
- a light breakfast of pastries and hot beverages
Antonyms of Breakfast
Common Collocations with Breakfast
These phrases pair with “breakfast” in everyday English:
- eat breakfast
- have breakfast
- breakfast time
- breakfast table
- full breakfast
Common Mistakes When Using Breakfast
Even fluent speakers slip up with “breakfast”. Here’s how to avoid the most common errors:
- ✗ Wrong: I don't like to eat breakfast in morning.
- ✓ Correct: I don't like to eat breakfast in the morning.
- Why: The article 'the' is required before 'morning' in this context; 'in the morning' is a fixed phrase.
- ✗ Wrong: She had breakfast yesterday mornings.
- ✓ Correct: She had breakfast yesterday morning.
- Why: 'Morning' does not pluralize in this context; use singular 'morning' even with past timeframes.
Other Forms of Breakfast
Frequently Asked Questions About Breakfast
What is the meaning of "Breakfast"?
The meal you eat in the morning when you wake up.
How do you pronounce "Breakfast"?
The IPA is /ˈbrekfəst/. Primary stress on first syllable. The 'a' is short /ə/ schwa sound in second syllable.
What part of speech is "Breakfast"?
"Breakfast" is a noun at A1 level (Common European Framework).
What are synonyms for "Breakfast"?
Common synonyms include morning meal, brunch, early meal.
How do you use "Breakfast" in a sentence?
For example: "I usually eat breakfast at 7 AM before school."