Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

break-ones-fast

Verb
/ˈbreɪk wʌnz fæst/
Definition
To eat after a period of fasting, especially after sleeping overnight.
Examples
  • Many people enjoy a hearty meal to break their fast in the morning.
  • She likes to have oatmeal and fruit to break her fast each day.
  • It’s important to eat a nutritious breakfast to properly break your fast.
Meaning
The term refers to the first meal of the day that breaks the overnight fast, typically consumed in the morning.
Synonyms
  • breakfast
  • morning meal
  • first meal