5 letter words starting with MEAL

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions: 1. any of the regular occasions in a day when a reasonably large amount of food is eaten, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner. 2. the food eaten on such an occasion.

Pronunciations: US: /milz/; UK: /miːlz/

Origin and Usage: The word "meals" originated from the Middle English word "mele," meaning a portion of food. It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used in modern English to refer to regular occasions of eating food.

Synonyms: repast, feast, banquet, spread, board, chow, grub, nourishment, sustenance, refreshment.

Related Words: feast, lunch, dinner, snack, bread.

Example Sentences:

• They sat down to a delicious meal of roast chicken and vegetables.
• She skipped her morning meal and was feeling hungry by midday.
• He always enjoyed meals with his family, as it was a time for them to catch up on each others lives.
• They ordered a three-course meal at the restaurant, starting with a salad, followed by steak and potatoes, and finishing with a dessert.
• She prepared a simple meal of pasta and sauce for her friends who were coming over for dinner.

Mealy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition:

• Having a texture like meal or flour
• Containing or covered in meal or flour
• Having a dry, powdery texture
• Having a dull, unappetizing appearance

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈmiːli/
• UK: /ˈmiːli/

Origin and Usage:

The word "mealy" originated in the 16th century from the noun "meal," meaning flour. It has been used to describe a powdery or floury texture since the 17th century. The term is often used to describe foods that have a dry, powdery texture or a dull, unappetizing appearance.

Synonyms:

• Floury
• Dry
• Powdery
• Bland
• Unappetizing

Related Words:

• Meals
• Meany
• Leamy
• Muley
• Beamy

Example Sentences:

• The mealy texture of the cake was unappealing to the guests.
• The potatoes were mealy and dry.
• The fish had a mealy texture that made it difficult to eat.