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Lunch

UK /["/lʌntʃ/"]/US /["/lʌntʃ/"]/

Definition

a meal eaten in the middle of the day

In simple words: A meal eaten in the middle of the day.

Examples

  • We usually have lunch at noon.
  • Can we meet for lunch tomorrow?
  • She packed a sandwich for her lunch.
  • Lunch is my favorite meal of the day.
  • They had lunch together in the park.

Usage notes

Used in casual and professional settings to refer to a meal around midday. In informal contexts, it can refer to going out to eat with friends. Avoid using in very formal contexts where specific meal names are preferred.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Lunch sounds like 'bunch'—imagine a bunch of friends gathering to eat.

Collocations

  • cold
  • hot
  • delicious
  • eat
  • get
  • grab
  • appointment
  • date
  • meeting
  • a spot of lunch

Synonyms

  • meal
  • repast
  • midday meal

Antonyms

  • dinner
  • breakfast

Common mistakes

  • Saying 'lunches' when referring to lunch in general.
  • Confusing 'lunch' with 'brunch', which is a mix of breakfast and lunch.
  • Using 'lunch' as a verb instead of keeping it as a noun.