Breakfast

A European breakfast

Breakfast is the first meal of the day. It is usually eaten in the morning. The word comes from two other words; "break" ("end") and fast ("not eating for a long time").

Definition: [1463] from break (v.) + fast (n.). Cf. Fr. déjeuner "to breakfast," from L. dis-jejunare "to break the fast."

People around the world eat different things for breakfast:

In the United States, people usually eat pancakes, waffles, toast, eggs or bagels for breakfast.
In Canada, people usually eat maple cured bacon, fried potatoes, maple-infused beans, eggs, toast, pancakes and maple syrup or hot oatmeal for breakfast.

In the United Kingdom, a large breakfast is served; usually bread, tea, egg, bacon, ham, fruits, baked beans on toast and sometimes vegetables.
In France, people usually eat a very light meal; often bread and coffee with milk.
In Asia, most people eat rice instead of bread. They also sometimes eat porridge.