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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
Utensils Many of the lunch container brands mentioned have their own utensils. — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026 Together, the three components made for a heavy but satisfying plate — the sort of lunch that’s worth the drive from Gastonia. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 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
  • Spice debuted with Sunday brunch in May 2025 and began dinner service this past February.
    — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The gala includes cocktails and dinner at the Mint Museum Uptown, leading into Bell’s performance of the Bruch violin concerto at the Knight Theater.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of dinner
Verb
  • Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee walked past the indoor pool toward the lobby as casually as two businessmen headed to breakfast.
    — Kevin Griffin, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Within hours, Gifford was raped and murdered after Sochor and his brother left the Fort Lauderdale bar with her under the guise of going to breakfast, court records say.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Definition of breakfast
Noun
  • Perhaps you’re used to ordering omelets alongside bacon and hash browns for brunch, but this hearty egg dish is also an ideal solo supper.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The service Warm and efficient, offering to show you around the historic corners of the hotel, remembering coffee orders at breakfast, and recommending dishes on the menu as if cooking supper in their own home.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of supper
Verb
  • Nestlé Buncha Crunch Buncha Crunch took the crispy chocolate of Crunch bars and transformed it into bite-sized clusters that were easy to snack on by the handful.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The best time to snack depends on your hunger, meals, and daily routine, but mid-morning and mid-afternoon are often good times.
    — Lindsey DeSoto, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of snack
Noun
  • White pointed to an El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce luncheon earlier this month, where Matsui appeared as a guest speaker, as an effort to reach independent and Republican voters.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The team has worked closely with local officials, including KCK Mayor Christal Watson, and plans to follow their lead on how to move forward with that, Mark Donovan, the team’s president, said during the annual Chiefs’ kickoff luncheon on Tuesday.
    — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of luncheon
Noun
  • The full-service kitchen came equipped with a small dining table, stove, oven, microwave, fridge, a tea/coffee station, and multiple closets.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Before her wedding, Jepsen tells me, the bridal party had tea at the Plaza.
    — Katie Heaney, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of tea
Noun
  • The restaurant, Caffè dell’Oro, which has sidewalk seating overlooking the river, serves a fabulous buffet breakfast and upscale Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • That provides a nice buffet to choose from depending on the topic.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of buffet

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