Meaning of the word tiffin in English

What does tiffin mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tiffin

US /ˈtɪf.ɪn/
UK /ˈtɪf.ɪn/
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Noun

1.

a light meal, especially lunch

Example:
We had a delightful tiffin of sandwiches and tea.
He packed a simple tiffin for his journey.
2.

a container in which a tiffin is carried, typically a stack of metal boxes

Example:
The delivery man carried a stack of tiffins.
She packed her lunch in a traditional Indian tiffin.