dinner

/ˈdɪnə/noun
Early Childhood
1

The main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening.

2

An evening meal.

3

A midday meal (in a context in which the evening meal is called supper or tea).

4

A meal given to an animal.

5

A formal meal for many people eaten for a special occasion.

6

The food provided or consumed at any such meal.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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