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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHoliday Meal
/ˈhɒl.ɪ.deɪ miːl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A special meal prepared and enjoyed during a holiday or festive occasion.
"Every Thanksgiving, our family gathers for a holiday meal filled with turkey and all the trimmings." - 2
A meal that is part of a traditional celebration or observance.
"The holiday meal included traditional dishes that have been passed down through generations."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'holiday' originates from the Old English 'haligdæg', meaning 'holy day', which referred to religious observances. 'Meal' comes from the Old English 'mælum', meaning 'a portion of food'. Together, 'holiday meal' evolved to signify special meals associated with celebrations or significant days.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Holiday Meal" is said worldwide
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repas de fête
Transliteration: rəpa də fɛt
"Le repas de fête était délicieux et réuni toute la famille."
Festmahl
Transliteration: fɛstmaːl
"Das Festmahl wurde mit viel Liebe zubereitet."
pasto festivo
Transliteration: pasto festivo
"Il pasto festivo includeva piatti tradizionali."
comida festiva
Transliteration: koˈmiða fesˈtiva
"La comida festiva fue un momento especial para todos."
refeição festiva
Transliteration: ʁefejˈsɐ̃w̃ ˈfɛtʃivɐ
"A refeição festiva trouxe a família unida."
त्योहार का भोजन
Transliteration: tyohār kā bhojan
"त्योहार का भोजन परिवार को एक साथ लाता है।"
节日餐
Transliteration: jiérì cān
"节日餐是家人团聚的时刻。"
명절 음식
Transliteration: myeongjeol eumsik
"명절 음식은 가족을 하나로 모이게 합니다."
祝祭の食事
Transliteration: shukusai no shokuji
"祝祭の食事は家族を結びつける瞬間です。"
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