Looking for the meaning of the word LUNCH in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LUNCH with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Lunch
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 16th century (in the sense ‘thick piece, hunk (of bread etc.)’): possibly from lump. The modern sense is an abbreviation of luncheon
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
lʌn(t)ʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal
Short Definition:meal eaten in middle of day
Examples:- do join us for lunch
- a light lunch
- a lunch meeting
Word: Lunch
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
lʌn(t)ʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
eat lunch
Short Definition:eat lunch
Examples:- he told his wife he was lunching with a client
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