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lunch

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verb

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Recent Examples of lunch
Noun
The tearoom has grown by word of mouth, with guests booking ahead for lunch and tea service. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 26 May 2026 At the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo Del Sol, enjoy a learning lunch with the Pasta Lab or Flavors of Mexico Cooking Class. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Verb
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 The trend of lunching on big bowls of healthy ingredients has lost some momentum in recent years. The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lunch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunch
Noun
  • The culinary experiences were highlights of the stay and absolutely worth reserving in advance, whether that’s for dinner at PUR’ or for the hotel’s recent addition of afternoon tea time, built around cookies.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • The 28-year-old reality star shared a series of photos from her girls trip to Turks & Caicos for her Kylie Cosmetics brand, sharing pictures of her and her girls at dinner, the beautiful table set up and multiples of her in a pink bikini.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • The two faces of Tony Alamo A few months earlier, Alexis’ brother, Matthew, arrived groggily to breakfast.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
  • Eggs are a simple way to add more protein to breakfast.
    Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Smoky paperbark-roasted fish is served with sugarloaf, potatoes and kelp, a theatrical fresh take on a classic campfire supper, while the prawn sandwich is a wonderful interpretation of the Aussie favorite, made with brioche and avocado.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • The wispy tendril of smoke keeps the mosquitoes at bay and simultaneously smells like your best indoor candle, with notes of jasmine and salt air—a perfect accompanying scent for a summertime supper on the patio.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • Can snack workouts replace longer workout sessions?
    Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 1 June 2026
  • This is due to their thick, tough foliage, which is difficult for slugs to snack on.
    Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • Last week, the executive addressed the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance at a luncheon in Hollywood to outline the carrier’s growth plans.
    David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
  • Members of the Anaheim Hills Women’s Club have selected a Hawaiian theme for their June 17 luncheon and are extending an invitation to all women in the community.
    Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Courteous yet unstuffy, the knowledgeable staff will cater to your every need, from a thermos of customized tea for the road to scheduling your game of cow croquet.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • Use very thin white bread and cut off the crusts to keep your tea sandwiches authentic.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • Food trucks will be on-site, and VIP tickets include a buffet dinner.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
  • Breakfast is taken in the same restaurant, curated by Ducasse himself, and is entirely a la carte (no buffets here), with pain au chocolats made with cocoa from Ducasse’s own chocolatier in Paris.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026

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“Lunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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