The breakfast
Example: The breakfast is ready on the table
Definition
"The breakfast" refers to the first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning. It usually includes foods like eggs, toast, cereal, or fruit and is intended to provide energy and nutrients after the overnight fast.
Etymology
The phrase "the breakfast" comes from the Old English word 'brecan,' meaning 'to break,' combined with 'fast,' referring to the overnight period without eating. Thus, "breakfast" literally means breaking the fast after sleep.
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"The breakfast" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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