The terms dinner and supper are often used interchangeably but can have different meanings depending on culture and context:
- Dinner:
- Typically refers to the main meal of the day, whether it’s in the evening or midday.
- In many cultures, dinner is a formal or larger meal.
- Supper:
- Often used to describe a lighter, informal evening meal.
- Historically, it referred to a smaller meal after the main “dinner” of the day.
Summary:
- Dinner = Main meal (can be at midday or evening).
- Supper = Lighter evening meal, often less formal.
The distinction is more traditional and may vary by region or personal preference.
