Meal/miːl/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Event Timing Meal times can indicate social events and are often scheduled during certain times of the day. Let's have our meal at 7 pm. Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variance Different cultures have varying typical meal times and names, so context matters a lot. In Spain, the evening meal is often later than in the UK. Pro Tip 3/3Formality Range Meal can be used for both formal dinners or casual eating occasions. The award ceremony concluded with a formal meal.