lunch break

noun

: the time when a person stops working or studying to have lunch
had to run errands during his lunch break

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Anthony Vecere, who had been reading news on the building this morning, was on a street corner during his lunch break talking to concerned locals about what was happening. Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Brooklyn Heights resident Olivia Winck said the setup works well for those hoping to squeeze wash day into their lunch break. Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 23 June 2026 Spend one lunch break a week away from screens. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 On our lunch break, we were given time to wander Paris and observe the city through the lens of our story. Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lunch break

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“Lunch break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunch%20break. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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