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

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Noun

At Montauk Yacht Club, where the docks became home to Camp FFF for a couple of days, entrepreneurs traded war stories over panels, games of tug-of-war and dinners curated by chef-in-residence Alison Roman.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Formal footwear like kitten heels and mules will get you through office days and nice dinners; casual picks like sneakers and thong sandals are ideal for weekend plans and vacations.

— Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 Aug. 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

Just outside the main restaurant is the lobby lounge and bar for cocktails and light snacks, although there are no views.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
The facility has family rooms and conference rooms as well as a kitchen that can serve smoothies, custom meals and assorted snacks.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of snacks

Verb

Susana Cabrera, Founder of SC Growth Advisor & Executive Decision Counsel, helps CEOs and boards pressure-test risk before execution.

— Susana Cabrera, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Continue reading … ‘ZERO TOLERANCE’ — CBP boards eight cruise ships, arrests 28 in child exploitation ring case that included Disney.

— , FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026

Definition of boards

Noun

The two, Warsh told the Senate, talk often between the weekly breakfasts that have long been on the Fed chairman and Treasury secretary's schedules.

— Matt Peterson, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Amanda and Isaac Toups’ nonprofit, Toups Family Meal, delivers free breakfasts and lunches to hundreds of children each week.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 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

Guests can enjoy its signature Morning Table breakfast buffet, as well as popular Friday seafood buffets, Saturday prime rib dinners and Sunday brunch.

— Evan Moore August 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026
According to the publication, the famous buffets of Las Vegas fell victim to the COVID-19 pandemic, its social-distancing requirements and the trend of wealthier visitors seeking higher-end restaurants.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of buffets

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