lunch
noun
a light midday meal between breakfast and dinner; luncheon.
Example Sentences
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One advantage of being 70 is that we keep getting invited to free dinners and lunches.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
And beachgoers now bring packed lunches instead of stopping at Captain Bob’s Chowder Sisters, said Melissa Huddleston, waiting for customers at her sister-in-law’s shop on Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
The agenda is big on healthier lunches in schools, and the campaign is calling for public policy to “integrate healthy food into how Michigan delivers healthcare.”
From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2026
They’re documenting getting their kids dressed, fed and on time to class and sharing tips on how to pack lunches or plan a week’s worth of outfits to avoid decision-fatigue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
My friends scarf down their lunches, and laugh about something I didn’t hear.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
