enjoy your meal

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/ɛnˈdʒɔɪ jʊr mil/
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A polite wish made when serving someone food.
Practice using enjoy your meal in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • When the delivery arrived, the driver smiled and said, "Enjoy your meal."
  • The host brought the guests their food and wished them, "Enjoy your meal."
  • "Here is your lunch. Enjoy your meal!"
  • "Enjoy your meal," said the cook as she served the soup.
  • The waiter set down the plates and said, "Enjoy your meal!"

Similar words

bon appétit

Meanings

A wish that the food gives someone pleasure.

courtesy
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A polite way to wish someone pleasure from the food they are about to eat, especially when serving it.

Examples

  • The waiter set down the plates and said, "Enjoy your meal!"
  • "Enjoy your meal," said the cook as she served the soup.
  • When the delivery arrived, the driver smiled and said, "Enjoy your meal."
  • "Here is your lunch. Enjoy your meal!"
  • The host brought the guests their food and wished them, "Enjoy your meal."

Similar words

bon appétit

Etymology

Enjoy means to take pleasure in something, and your meal is the food being served.

FAQ

What does enjoy your meal mean?

It wishes someone pleasure from the food they are about to eat.

When is enjoy your meal said?

It is commonly said just as food is served.

Who often says enjoy your meal?

A server, cook or host may say it to someone receiving food.

Is enjoy your meal a question?

No. It is a polite wish, usually said before the person eats.

What is a similar expression?

Bon appétit expresses a similar wish.

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