noun
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a meal eaten during the middle of the day
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(among older people) mid-afternoon tea
verb
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(intr) to eat lunch
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(tr) to provide or buy lunch for
Other Word Forms
- luncher noun
- lunchless adjective
- prelunch adjective
Etymology
Origin of lunch
First recorded in 1585–95; short for luncheon
Example Sentences
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“My kids love Kroger—they want to work there,” Waters said while shopping for lunch items at the store.
None of the taste-testers ordered the Jalapeño Ranch—estimated at 1,185 calories, it was deemed too hefty for the office lunch hour.
From Barron's
None of the taste-testers ordered the Jalapeño Ranch—estimated at 1,185 calories, it was deemed too hefty for the office lunch hour.
From Barron's
After all, it’s called an illiquidity premium for a reason — there is no free lunch in financial markets.
From MarketWatch
But lately it’s used for routine tasks such as “l’m leaning in to finish payroll” or ‘I’m going to lean in and have lunch.”
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