Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hot-meal
noun
/hɒt miːl/

Definition
A meal that is served warm or hot, typically freshly prepared and cooked to be enjoyed immediately.

Examples
- After a long day, I always look forward to a hot meal.
- During winter, nothing is better than a hot meal to warm you up.
- At the shelter, they serve a hot meal to those in need every evening.

Meaning
A hot-meal is a type of food that is served at a warm temperature, often point of consumption, rather than cold or at room temperature. It can include dishes that require cooking or heating before being eaten.

Synonyms
- warm meal
- cooked meal
- fresh meal