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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This recipe relies on a cheesy boost of flavor with a generous amount of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese folded into the meatballs and a hunk of the cheese rind added to the broth for more umami depth.
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Minutes later, Hudson is in a huddle with Paul Mescal and Joe Alwyn, creating a too-powerful locus of hunk energy.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Like the others, its lead suffers heartily before falling in love with a hunk.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Toss in a warm bacon vinaigrette and top with hunks of goat cheese for a rich, filling main that’s not short on flavor.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Minutes later, Hudson is in a huddle with Paul Mescal and Joe Alwyn, creating a too-powerful locus of hunk energy.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Like the others, its lead suffers heartily before falling in love with a hunk.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Toss in a warm bacon vinaigrette and top with hunks of goat cheese for a rich, filling main that’s not short on flavor.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hunk
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“Hunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hunk. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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hunk
noun1
: a large lump or piece
2
: a male who is physically very attractive
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