First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
1bunch
noun \ˈbənch\
: a group of things of the same kind that are held or tied together or that grow together
: a group of people or things that are together or are associated with each other in some way
: a large amount
Full Definition of BUNCH
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2
a : a number of things of the same kind <a bunch of grapes> b : group 2a <a bunch of friends> c : a considerable amount : lot <a bunch of money>
— bunch·i·ly \ˈbən-chə-lē\ adverb
— bunchy \-chē\ adjective
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Origin of BUNCH
Middle English bunche
Related to BUNCH
2bunch
verb
: to put (things or people) together in a group or bunch
: to form a group
of clothing : to form a group of tight folds on or around part of your body
Full Definition of BUNCH
intransitive verb
2
: to form a group or cluster —often used with up
transitive verb
: to form into a bunch
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First Known Use of BUNCH
14th century
BUNCH[1] Defined for Kids
1bunch
noun \ˈbənch\
Definition of BUNCH for Kids
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: a number of things of the same kind growing together <a bunch of grapes>
2
: 1group 1 <a bunch of children>
2bunch
verb
bunchedbunch·ing
Definition of BUNCH for Kids
: to gather in a bunch <The kids bunched together in the playground.>
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