square meal

Meaning

1. (idiomatic) A (nutritionally) complete and satisfying meal, especially one suitable for a person performing physical labour.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see square, meal.

Synonyms

board

meal

mess

repast

table

Pronounced as (IPA)

/skwɛə ˈmiːl/

Etymology

From square (“hearty, vigorous”) + meal;