Definition and meaning of English word "lunch"
lunch
/lʌntʃ/
Meaning
NounA light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day.
How to use
The term 'lunch' is commonly used in informal settings and business environments to refer to a midday meal. A notable grammatical nuance is that 'lunch' can be used as a countable or uncountable noun, depending on the context; for example, 'I'm having lunch at noon' (uncountable) versus 'I had a sandwich for my lunch' (countable). Learners should be cautious not to confuse 'lunch' with 'dinner', as the former typically refers to a lighter meal eaten around midday.
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lunch
Example
I'll have lunch at the park.
What time is lunch today?
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Common phrases
- have lunch— to eat lunch
- go out to lunch— to go to a restaurant or café for lunch
- lunch break— a period of time during the day when people stop work to eat lunch
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The English word "lunch" means "lunch" in English.
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