Definition of bunch
1 : protuberance, swelling
2a : a number of things of the same kind a bunch of grapesb : group 2a a bunch of friendsc : a considerable amount : lot a bunch of money
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Examples of bunch in a Sentence
He always had a bunch of keys on his belt.
Dried herbs hung in bunches from the kitchen rafters.
Origin and Etymology of bunch
Middle English bunche
First Known Use: 14th century
bunch
Definition of bunch
Examples of bunch in a Sentence
The child's tights bunched at the ankles.
the dress bunches a bit at the waist
14th Century
First Known Use of bunch
14th century
BUNCH Defined for English Language Learners
bunch
playDefinition of bunch for English Language Learners
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: a group of things of the same kind that are held or tied together or that grow together
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: a group of people or things that are together or are associated with each other in some way
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: a large amount
bunch
Definition of bunch for English Language Learners
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: to put (things or people) together in a group or bunch
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: to form a group
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of clothing : to form a group of tight folds on or around part of your body
BUNCH Defined for Kids
Definition of bunch for Students
bunched
;bunching
: to gather in a bunch The kids bunched together in the playground.
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