lunchmeat
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lunchmeat
Example Sentences
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Minnesota-based Hormel Foods — which raises turkeys for lunchmeat and roasts — expects output to fall through at least early next year.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2022
There was a startling new intensity over the surrounding products as he searched, a nauseous dread emanating from the vacuum-sealed tombs that housed lunchmeat and pudding.
From Slate ● Nov. 26, 2022
"When you hate someone but have to invite him to dinner, you can ask him to eat McDonald’s Oreo lunchmeat burger," said another comment on Sina Weibo.
From Fox News ● Dec. 22, 2020
One blog recommends hollowing out a cucumber and filling it with lunchmeat and cheese to make a “sub.”
From Washington Post ● Oct. 3, 2016
The deckhand asking for the cortisone shot in last week's episode was later shown laughing through tears while pressing a pack of frozen lunchmeat against his sole.
From Salon ● Jun. 1, 2011
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