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

The source points out that the Line Sheet dinners that Sherman hosts have struggled to attract luxury advertisers.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
Children run in and out and dinners stretch around a dining table that seats sixteen.

— Sara Ruffin Costello, Architectural Digest, 19 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

This is not a medical spa and therefore there is no nutrition concept, but healthful snacks like fruit grown on property and nuts are available in the changing spaces, hydrotherapy zone and the relaxation rooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
Though many students opt for university meal plans, late night snacks and quick breakfasts are appreciated.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of snacks

Verb

One day, Valentina boards the chapa carrying the flower Sitóe once gave her.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
Nikko Remigio When Nikko Remigio, one of the few Filipino and Asian players in the NFL, boards a flight, chances are a Bruce Lee movie isn’t far behind.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of boards

Noun

Her agent knows exactly what elite status returned last year in upgrades and breakfasts to the dollar and prices that into every decision.

— Himanshu Sinha, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The technique transforms yesterday’s loaf into one of France’s most beloved breakfasts.

— Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 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

Instead, Gruver steers people toward solid-wood accent tables, side chairs, and case goods such as dressers and buffets.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of buffets

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