lunch hour
Britishnoun
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Also called: lunch break. a break in the middle of the working day, usually of one hour, during which lunch may be eaten
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Also called: lunch time. the time at which lunch is usually eaten
Example Sentences
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None of the taste-testers ordered the Jalapeño Ranch—estimated at 1,185 calories, it was deemed too hefty for the office lunch hour.
From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026
"At the lunch hour, where our restaurants are typically full, we saw empty restaurants. Even during the pandemic, it seems like we were more resilient."
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026
Now, instead of standing 20 deep at a ticker, everyone is hunched over their own devices, getting quotes as well as analysis and advice, trading on their lunch hour or on a beach vacation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 28, 2025
“When I worked in an office, I'd take a 30 minute stroll during my lunch hour most days, typically along a busy road with lots of car pollution,” O’Meara said.
From Salon • Feb. 13, 2025
He had missed his morning classes and most of lunch hour.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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