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Lunch

noun

/lʌntʃ/

Meaning

a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal

a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically between 11 AM and 2 PM

a meal eaten in the middle of the day

Example Sentences

We had lunch at a nice restaurant downtown.

I usually have lunch at 1 PM.

We usually have lunch at 1 p.m.

Example Expressions

out to lunch

Synonyms

midday meal, luncheon, noon meal, brunch, tiffin, repast

Entry 1

midday meal, luncheon, noon meal

Entry 2

midday meal, luncheon

Entry 3

midday meal, brunch, tiffin, repast

Antonyms

breakfast, dinner, supper

Entry 1

breakfast, dinner, supper

Entry 2

breakfast, dinner

Entry 3

dinner, supper

Collocations

lunch break, pack lunch, business lunch, packed lunch, lunch time, have lunch

Entry 1

lunch break, pack lunch, business lunch

Entry 2

lunch break, packed lunch, business lunch, lunch time

Entry 3

have lunch, lunch break, business lunch, packed lunch

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