How to Use breakfast in a Sentence

breakfast

noun
  • Did you have breakfast before you left?
  • I had pancakes for breakfast.
  • The boy was beloved, so of course, breakfast was the last thing on anyone's mind.
    Steve Hartman, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The breakfast nook spills out to the walled entry courtyard.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Still, some folks might get tired of the same breakfast every day.
    Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The food hall has been open for two weeks and serves lunch and breakfast, starting at 7:30am.
    Alexandria Sands, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024
  • There will be live music, and breakfast, lunch and drinks will be sold.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
  • The breakfast burrito is the latest item to join Wendy’s menu.
    Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2024
  • For breakfast or lunch, grab a bite out back in the garden-like patio.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024
  • The drink is not for breakfast, it’s inspired by breakfast.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2023
  • After a quick breakfast, Zach heads off for his next date with… Gabi!
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2023
  • My daughter has a bed and breakfast, and that’s her livelihood.
    Fortune Editors, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The menu will include breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dessert options.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2024
  • The Shawnee location of breakfast and brunch restaurant Eggtc. was closed for about a week.
    Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2024
  • Pro tip: add mousse for an even stronger hold that will last from breakfast to happy hour.
    Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2023
  • The kitchen, in a wing off the dining room, has a skylight and a breakfast area with access to the outdoors on three sides through French doors.
    Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2023
  • These little bright green pancakes are best right out of the pan — but a cold one out of the fridge the next morning makes a nice breakfast treat.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Dice some ham to use in breakfast casseroles, add ham to hearty potato soup, or slice it for a sandwich at lunch.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2024
  • The voice of The Dalles slides into a booth – make that his own booth – at Cousins’ Restaurant as the breakfast crowd is pushing away their plates.
    Tom Hallman, oregonlive, 17 Sep. 2023
  • The next morning, Zhang and I ate breakfast at Wang’s dining table and packed our bags to head back to Tokyo.
    Chang Che, The New Yorker, 30 July 2024
  • Also, in my world, an egg is not only a breakfast food.
    Casey Barber, CNN, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Just be sure they're not too tempted to eat gummy worms for breakfast!
    Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
  • On the weekends, dig into a full Irish breakfast, tomato and all.
    Mike Deehan, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Breakfast Nook Tucked into a corner with windows, the breakfast nook is like a hug in the house.
    Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 10 Apr. 2023
  • During the breakfast, the duo raised $3,500 in donations.
    Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2024
  • For an easy camping breakfast, break eggs ahead of time, beat them, and store in a water bottle.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 5 June 2023
  • There’s a cast iron tub, a breakfast nook, a kitchen with copper pans, and a master bedroom with French doors.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Want to bake up a breakfast treat that will wow some overnight guests, or treat the family to something special?
    Joseph Lee, Country Living, 8 Sep. 2023
  • There isn’t a formal restaurant here, but breakfast and dinner are served in the dining room.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
  • The hotel includes a pool and fitness center, plus grab-and-go breakfast.
    Grace Wong, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2023

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