1
: a large lump, piece, or portion
a hunk of bread
2
: an attractive and usually well-built man
Examples of hunk in a Sentence
a steak cut into meaty hunks
That actor is such a hunk!
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That’s a $131,069 hunk of luck.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
John’s portrayal as a soulless hunk might have its seeds of truth.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
And, man, are those warm slices delicious, especially when folded around a hunk of brisket or smoked turkey with pickled onions and a generous dose of tangy brown sauce.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Cording recommends throwing a slice of salmon, hunks of sweet potato or winter squash, and either broccoli or brussels sprouts (chef’s choice) on a pan and roasting till the fish is cooked through and those veggies are nice and brown.
—Ashley Oerman, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
John’s portrayal as a soulless hunk might have its seeds of truth.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
And, man, are those warm slices delicious, especially when folded around a hunk of brisket or smoked turkey with pickled onions and a generous dose of tangy brown sauce.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Cording recommends throwing a slice of salmon, hunks of sweet potato or winter squash, and either broccoli or brussels sprouts (chef’s choice) on a pan and roasting till the fish is cooked through and those veggies are nice and brown.
—Ashley Oerman, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Hunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hunk. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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hunk
noun1
: a large lump or piece
2
: a male who is physically very attractive
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