meal

n.

1. Ground feed

   bran, farina, grits, groats, fodder, provender, forage; see also feed, flour, grain 1.

   Types of meal include: cornmeal, grits, corn grits, hominy grits, corn starch, corn gluten, barley meal, oatmeal, wheat meal, linseed meal, soybean meal, soybean flour, cottonseed meal, bonemeal, tankage, alum meal.

2. The quantity of food taken at one time

   repast, feast, refreshment, refection, collation, mess*, feed bag*, feed*, eats*, grub*, bag*, chow*, spread*, stand-up*, square meal*, munchies*, carry-out*, snack*, blowout*, grubfest*. see also breakfast, dinner, lunch.

   Meals include: banquet, brunch, snack, tea, high tea, picnic, luncheon, dessert, supper;