modestbreakfast
nounUK /ˈmɒd.ɪst ˈbrek.fəst/
US /ˈmɑː.dɪst ˈbrek.fəst/
A small and simple morning meal.
She ate a modest breakfast of toast and tea before work.
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2. A breakfast that is not fancy or expensive.
The hotel offered a modest breakfast of bread and fruit.
3. A quiet, humble start to the day.
He preferred a modest breakfast alone in the kitchen.
4. A small amount of food eaten in the morning.
After the long run, even a modest breakfast felt like a feast.