First Known Use: 1812
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1lunch
noun \ˈlənch\
: a light meal eaten in the middle of the day
Full Definition of LUNCH
1
: a usually light meal; especially : one taken in the middle of the day
2
: the food prepared for a lunch
— out to lunch
slang : out of touch with reality
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Origin of LUNCH
probably short for luncheon
2lunch
verb
: to eat lunch
Full Definition of LUNCH
intransitive verb
: to eat lunch
transitive verb
: to treat to lunch
— lunch·er noun
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First Known Use of LUNCH
1811
LUNCH[1] Defined for Kids
1lunch
noun \ˈlənch\
Definition of LUNCH for Kids
1
: a light meal especially when eaten in the middle of the day <It's time for lunch.>
2
: food prepared for lunch <You're eating my lunch!>
2lunch
verb
lunchedlunch·ing
Definition of LUNCH for Kids
: to eat lunch <Let's lunch in the park.>
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