lunchroom

noun

lunch·​room ˈlənch-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

1

: luncheonette

2

: a room (as in a school) where lunches supplied on the premises or brought from home may be eaten

Examples of lunchroom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While The Rotunda is a place reserved for executives whose titles grant them the privilege of entry, the seating arrangement is more reminiscent of a high school lunchroom, except that everyone is much wealthier and more powerful. — Bob Chapek, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

The address encompasses three levels of retail, plus an employee lunchroom, an expansive alterations atelier along with dedicated spaces for fittings and bespoke consultations. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

These items included printers, computers and even a lunchroom table. — Kathryn Blackman, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

To the right of the lobby, past the safety perimeter, is space for a lunchroom, fridges, vending and a small conference room tenants could use, and a large staircase up to the second floor. — Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for lunchroom

• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume
• costume

Kids Definition

lunchroom

noun

lunch·​room ˈlənch-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

1

: luncheonette

2

: a room (as in a school) where lunches may be eaten