breakfast

/ˈbɹɛk.fəst/noun
Early Childhood
1

The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.

2

A meal consisting of food normally eaten in the morning, which may typically include eggs, sausages, toast, bacon, etc.

3

The celebratory meal served after a wedding (and occasionally after other solemnities e.g. a funeral).

4

A meal eaten after a period of (now often religious) fasting.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing