lunch

noun \ ˈlənch \

|Updated on: 20 Jun 2018

Examples: lunch in a Sentence

Definition of lunch

1 : a usually light meal; especially : one taken in the middle of the day

2 : the food prepared for a lunch

— out to lunch

slang : out of touch with reality

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Examples of lunch in a Sentence

I like to eat a healthy lunch every day.
We took a picnic lunch to the park.
They've brought their own lunches with them.
I had just a sandwich for lunch.
I bought her some lunch.

Recent Examples of lunch from the Web

After taking in the art, go to Cafe Bellagio to enjoy breakfast (served all day), a light lunch, or a prix fixe meal while gazing at the hotel’s gorgeous pool and Conservatory & Botanical Gardens below.

— kim windyka, Daily Intelligencer, "The 9 Best Offbeat Museums to Visit in Las Vegas," 16 June 2018
Several of Levine’s Broward supporters were at Thursday’s lunch, including former county Democratic Chairman Mitch Ceasar, Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy, and Deerfield Beach Commissioner Bernie Parness.

— anthony man, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Democratic governor candidates swarm Florida, looking for an edge," 14 June 2018
Just after Trump and Kim took a brief stroll after lunch, the president led Kim to take a look inside the Cadillac presidential limousine, known as the Beast.

— BostonGlobe.com, "At the summit, unscripted moments steal the show," 13 June 2018
That type of bulk-texting has been the basis of viral growth for apps like the 2016 sensation Down To Lunch, which let people invite all their friends to lunch at the same time.

— mark gurman, Anchorage Daily News, "Apple cracks down on apps sharing information on users' friends," 12 June 2018
The lunch, which followed a 45-minute one-on-one meeting between the leaders earlier in the morning and bilateral discussion with senior aides, was held at the Capella Hotel on Singapore’s Sentosa Island.

— eli meixler, Time, "Octopus and Ice Cream: What President Trump and Kim Jong Un Ate at Their First Lunch," 12 June 2018
Attendees may bring lunch, and light refreshments will be available.

— carole goldberg, courant.com, "Jennifer Egan, Claire Messud, Wendy Hinman To Give Book Talks," 11 June 2018
The hot lunches, complete with fresh fruit, vegetables and milk are different every day.

— jess nocera, Howard County Times, "Mobile site added to free Howard County summer lunch program for children," 11 June 2018
Registration includes lunch, dinner and a premium drink ticket.

— hannah kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "New Berlin and Mukwonago farmers markets open this week," 11 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of lunch

probably short for luncheon

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First Known Use: 1800

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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lunch

verb

Definition of lunch

lunched; lunching; lunches

intransitive verb

: to eat lunch

transitive verb

: to treat to lunch

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luncher

noun

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Examples of lunch in a Sentence

She often lunches in the park.

Recent Examples of lunch from the Web

There were sweeping Victorian ruffles and bourgeois tweed lunching suits; granny glasses and piles of Elizabethan curls; ruffles and crosses and disco zebra stripes and sequins and floral sweatshirts.

— vanessa friedman, New York Times, "Gucci Has a Rave in a Cemetery," 31 May 2018
In early 2016, Carreyrou was lunching with a relative of Holmes who would become a source.

— yashar ali, Daily Intelligencer, "The Reporter Who Took Down a Unicorn," 24 May 2018
Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, said the issue of relaxing penalties against ZTE could arise when Trump lunches with senators Tuesday.

— Anchorage Daily News, "Trump's ZTE tweet sows confusion before trade talks with China," 15 May 2018
Going above and beyond cements those construction partnerships, with activities such as appreciation lunches organized for each job site at least once each year.

— joan westlake, azcentral, "At DP Electric, people power success," 14 May 2018
The John Parker Brass Band lead the ladies and gents who were lunching into the Arbor Room, which was transformed into a beautiful setting by decorations chairs Caroline Reily and Tina Kern.

— sue strachan, NOLA.com, "Gayle Benson speaks at Heart of the Park luncheon at City Park," 3 May 2018
Or being on the set of The Expendables, only with less testosterone and plastic surgery.) Alice Bradley and Jill Herzig: smart ladies who lunch.

— Redbook, "How Do You Handle "Judgy" Moms?," 29 Sep. 2010
On this cold winter's day, families lunched at tables inside faux-Native American tents set up in an outdoor courtyard.

— nina agrawal, latimes.com, "Brooklyn's Sunset Park, built and rebuilt by immigrants, sees change once again," 20 Apr. 2018
Included in that would be my cell phone bill, highway tolls, groceries, coffees, lunches out, weekend brunches with friends, drinks after work, any new clothes...everything.

— amy marturana, SELF, "Being More Mindful Has Helped Me Cut Back on My Spending, But Saving Money Is Still Really Hard," 7 Apr. 2018

First Known Use of lunch

1811

in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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NEW! Time Traveler

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

LUNCH Defined for English Language Learners

lunch

noun

Definition of lunch for English Language Learners

: a light meal eaten in the middle of the day

lunch

verb

Definition of lunch for English Language Learners

: to eat lunch

LUNCH Defined for Kids

lunch

noun \ ˈlənch \

Definition of lunch for Students

1 : a light meal especially when eaten in the middle of the day

It's time for lunch.

2 : food prepared for lunch

You're eating my lunch!

lunch

verb

Definition of lunch for Students

lunched; lunching

: to eat lunch Let's lunch in the park.

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