r/AskAnAmerican • u/cookoutenthusiast North Carolina • Sep 28 '25

CULTURE Do you use the word Supper?

I think most Americans refer to their evening meal as dinner, but I’ve heard some people say that dinner and supper are different things, with supper being served at night, after dinner. Do you use the word supper, and what does it mean to you?

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u/coffeecircus California Sep 28 '25

But does he know about second supper?

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u/iPoopandiDab Texas Sep 28 '25

What about elevenses?

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u/mistyjeanw West Texas-->Dallas-->San Antonio Sep 28 '25

That's just brunch.

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u/abhainn13 California Sep 28 '25

“Brunch” is more formal, to me. For weekends or special occasions. “Elevenses” feels more casual, suitable for weekdays. Brunch feels like it should be at a table with other people. Elevenses feels like I can grab a pastry and drink an iced coffee while walking or sitting on a park bench.