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    Lunch

    /lʌnʧ/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically between breakfast and dinner.
    We usually have lunch at noon.
    A period of time during which lunch is eaten.
    She took a break for lunch around 1 PM.
    A social occasion at which lunch is served.
    They organized a lunch for the new employees.
    verb
    To eat lunch.
    We often lunch together at the café.

    Etymology

    The word 'lunch' is derived from the word 'luncheon,' which referred to a small meal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lunch hour:
    The time designated for taking a lunch break, usually around midday.
    packed lunch:
    A lunch that is prepared and packed to take away, often in a lunchbox.
    lunch break:
    A break during work or school to eat lunch.

    Related Words

    breakfast
    The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.
    dinner
    The main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening.

    Slang Meanings

    Lunching
    We're just lunching at the cafe, nothing serious.
    Working lunch
    We're having a working lunch to discuss the project.