How to Use breakfast in a Sentence

breakfast

noun
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  • 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 breakfast burrito is the latest item to join Wendy’s menu.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The drink is not for breakfast, it’s inspired by breakfast.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2023
  • The menu will include breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dessert options.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 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
  • Just be sure they're not too tempted to eat gummy worms for breakfast!
    — Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 21 Mar. 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
  • 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
  • The hotel includes a pool and fitness center, plus grab-and-go breakfast.
    — Grace Wong, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2023
  • And all of those bedrooms are rentable by the night, with a fancy dinner and breakfast included.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2024
  • This recipe gives you all the flavors of carrot cake, served up for breakfast in a delicious quick bread.
    — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024
  • On the morning of Sept. 11, Al-Halabi was at breakfast at Travis when word of the attacks filtered out.
    — Tamara Audi, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Ruby Jean’s Juicery is the go-to location for fresh and cold-pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls, and healthy breakfast bites.
    — Ronny Maye, Essence, 30 Sep. 2023
  • Add an egg, and serve for breakfast, or try Deviled Grits, which adds bacon and brown sugar.
    — Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 24 June 2023
  • The rug depicts a similar breakfast scene, with plates that match the ones used in the actual dining room.
    — Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Now his friends visit his grandma for breakfast each week.
    — Julie Zauzmer Weil, Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2024
  • But protein isn’t the only wellness perk that makes eggs a solid breakfast pick.
    — Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Thanks to this easy brunch recipe that combines the best parts of bagels and lox with an egg and cheese omelet all in one pan, bagels for breakfast are even more delicious.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
  • The second day started with breakfast in bed with food from Milk and Honey Bakery.
    — Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Why not enjoy your green beans and glazed ham, or your Easter breakfast alongside a dish that tells a story?
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
  • After our breakfast, Hurley lifts weights, then does some light jogging to loosen up his joints.
    — Time, 6 June 2023
  • The fast food chain is adding breakfast burritos to their morning menu lineup.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024

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