1
: a usually light meal
especially
: one taken in the middle of the day
2
: the food prepared for a lunch
lunched; lunching; lunches
: to eat lunch
: to treat to lunch
luncher
noun
Examples of lunch in a Sentence
Noun
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.
Verb
She often lunches in the park.
Recent Examples on the Web
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024
Take your mother out to lunch or brunch at these Indianapolis spots
Make your mom feel special by taking her out for some good food and quality time.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 8 May 2024
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Noun
Tacos El Gordo, which doles out wallet-friendly tacos, quesadillas, tostadas, and other Mexican favorites, is among our favorites, as is the Instagram-worthy Cafe Lola, which dishes out sweet and savory breakfast and lunch staples (think crème brûlée challah French toast).
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024
Take your mother out to lunch or brunch at these Indianapolis spots
Make your mom feel special by taking her out for some good food and quality time.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 8 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for lunch
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“Lunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunch. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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lunch
1 of 2 noun1
: a light meal
especially
: one eaten in the middle of the day
2
: the food prepared for a lunch
lunch
2 of 2 verb
: to eat or treat to lunch
luncher
noun
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