LUNCHES Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of lunch

as in dinners

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verb

present tense third-person singular of lunch

as in breakfasts

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diets
fasts

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Recent Examples of lunches

Noun

Changes to school lunches These school nutrition directors were surveyed in October 2025, and since then, additional factors may threaten the robustness of school lunch programs. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026 Those types of lunches were later served on lunch wagons and, finally, in restaurants like Ono Hawaiian BBQ. — Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunches

Noun

Other gifts included thousand-dollar wine bottles, Bvlgari watches and extravagant dinners.

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Fifth Avenue shopping, museums, long lunches, and late dinners all fall easily into place from there.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Definition of dinners

Verb

Ships, like airplanes, are designed with fluid dynamics in mind, and biofoul seriously messes that up.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
From pet hair to crumbs, this Shark handheld cordless vacuum cleaner can tackle messes large and small, thanks to strong suction and a self-cleaning brush that resists pet hair accumulation.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026

Definition of messes

Noun

Dining The Pennsylvanian features a cafe, where travelers can grab breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with snacks and a selection of beverages, including wine, beer, spirits, and nonalcoholic drinks.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
Sanghee, who has a day job importing snacks and shoots short films in her spare time, spends two days with the family as old secrets, unsolicited advice and hollow flattery come to the surface.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2026

Definition of snacks

Verb

Continue reading … ‘ZERO TOLERANCE’ — CBP boards eight cruise ships, arrests 28 in child exploitation ring case that included Disney.

— , FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Iván de los Ángeles Arias, a 44-year-old boat pilot, often boards the boat for a five-minute ride across the Bay of Havana, keeping his car at home for emergency use only.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026

Definition of boards

Noun

In Lakeview, grab burgers, fries, and hot dogs at the Burger Queen Drive-In and diner-style breakfasts at the Tall Town Café & Bakery.

— Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
By mixing and matching protein shakes, bars, snacks and coffee favorites, shoppers can create convenient breakfasts and snacks that fit both their nutrition goals and their wallets.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

Definition of breakfasts

Noun

All women in Rancho Bernardo and adjacent communities are welcome to attend its luncheons held on the first Thursday of September through June at the Maderas Golf Club in Poway.

— Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
It's served as an appetizer year-round, at luncheons for any occasion, or enjoyed as a simple summer meal.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026

Definition of luncheons

Noun

Specialty coffees and teas like Jasmine kalamansi green tea and roasted rice oolong milk tea with guava cheese foam will be available to drink.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 June 2026
Certain teas, including ginger and peppermint tea, can also help with digestion and ease unpleasant symptoms such as gas and bloating.

— Rena Goldman, Health, 7 June 2026

Definition of teas

Noun

At buffets, cookouts and stadiums, good options include the following.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Stepping aboard a cruise ship often feels like entering a floating city, complete with endless buffets, poolside cocktails, and attentive staff ready to cater to your every possible need.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Definition of buffets

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