lunch 1 of 2

noun

Definition of lunchnext
as in dinner

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lunch

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verb

as in to breakfast

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Recent Examples of lunch
Noun
The tables are mostly waiting zones for people ordering takeout, destined for a lunch in Gas Works Park, the nearby brewery taprooms, or just back to the surrounding tech offices. — Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026 Notre Dame and Villanova got things started early in Rome on Sunday, but Monday is the real opening day, with games tipping off before lunch and running deep into the night. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
Heald has lunched with the Queen of Bhutan and has chartered a private plane to roam the most remote corners of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. — The Editors, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026 President Barack Obama lunched there in July 2014 on the advice of then-Vice President Joe Biden and his late son Beau, who were frequent visitors. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lunch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunch
  1. dinner
  2. breakfast
  3. supper
  4. snack
  5. luncheon
  6. tea
  7. buffet
Noun
  • Inside a gleaming warehouse the width of a few Manhattan avenues, a succession of machine arms, conveyor belts, and ovens press cells onto dinner-table-sized panels, more than 17,000 every day.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Enticing dinner entrees include the hinoki-scented black cod and dry-aged Peking duck.
    — Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of dinner
Verb
  • Murals honoring the town’s famous native daughter appeared in shop windows along the way to breakfast.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Eating and drinking A short stroll along Graslei takes you to breakfast in The Post’s breakfast room, The Kitchen, which becomes The Cobbler bar by night.
    — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of breakfast
Noun
  • The traditional Christmas Eve supper, known as Wigilia, begins when the first star appears in the sky, with families gathering around the Christmas table for a feast that traditionally includes 12 meatless dishes.
    — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Chicken and Kielbasa Winter Stew This hearty supper soup takes just an hour to make.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of supper
Verb
  • Greek Yogurt The combination of carbohydrates and protein in Greek yogurt makes this snack a smart option for lasting energy.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Hillshire snack packs with white cheese and gouda were measured above proper cold holding temperature.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of snack
Noun
  • Returning as a sponsor, AEG Presents will host this year’s luncheon, bringing artists, executives and industry leaders together for an afternoon of conversation and networking.
    — Laura Mccranie, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Beary was in Long Beach on Wednesday for the Southern Section girls’ flag football championship luncheon.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of luncheon
Noun
  • And may the extra hour afforded by the time change encourage all of us to curl up under a blanket with some tea, and replace our doomscrolling with reading.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Ember Mug 3 Smart Heated Coffee Mug The coffee or tea drinker in your life will love this heated mug that keeps beverages at the perfect temperature.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of tea
Noun
  • Skipping the Handwashing Station Those handwashing stations located near cruise ship buffets aren’t decorative.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Supporters had filtered into a ballroom at the Westin Galleria Dallas hotel, adorned with Texas and American flags, plus a bar and a buffet.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of buffet

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“Lunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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