breakfast in bed

Definitions

1. 1

   Breakfast served to one in bed upon waking, commonly to show appreciation for the…

   Breakfast served to one in bed upon waking, commonly to show appreciation for the receiver.

   • The children made their mother breakfast in bed on her birthday.
   • You may choose to provide the option of breakfast in bed to guests celebrating special occasions. (Consider that accidents will occur and permanent food stains may result to comforters, blankets, or carpets.)
   • Today is Father's Day! Alice Bee totally surprised me by making breakfast in bed! Pancakes, maple syrup, even a fresh pot of coffee […]
2. 2

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see breakfast, in, bed.

   • I ate breakfast in bed this morning.
3. 3

   To eat one's breakfast while in bed.

   • Not that I "go in" for breakfasting in bed. It is a lazy, ignoble habit. A man ought to divide his life fairly between bed and board.

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