"main meal" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: main meals [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} main meal (plural main meals)
  1. The largest and most substantial meal of the day, usually featuring a primary dish or main course that serves as the focus of the meal. It is often a sit-down occasion, typically eaten in the evening or midday.
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