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

More than any world leader, Abe perfected the art of winning Trump’s favor with flattery, lavish gifts, sitting with him in the Group of Seven lunchroom when others wouldn’t and nominating him for a Nobel Peace Prize. —William Pesek, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

The district has already laid off hundreds of custodians, lunchroom staff, crossing guards, teachers and classroom support staff. —Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025

Essentially a better version of chocolate milk (that doesn't have to stay refrigerated), Yoo-hoos are a lunchroom favorite. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025

At Northview, for example, cellphones are not allowed during the school day and students are not allowed to use Chromebooks in the lunchroom. —Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 7 Aug. 2025

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