lunchroom

American  

[luhnch-room, -room] / ˈlʌntʃˌrum, -ˌrʊm /

noun

1. a room, as in a school, where light meals or snacks can be bought or where food brought from home may be eaten.

2. a luncheonette.

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lunchroom British  

/ ˈlʌntʃˌruːm, -ˌrʊm /

noun

1. a room where lunch is served or where students, employees, etc, may eat lunches they bring

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Etymology

Origin of lunchroom

First recorded in 1815–25; lunch + room

Example Sentences

He would love to see these two in the news station lunchroom.

From Literature

I bring it with me to the lunchroom.

From Literature

She runs on tiptoes through the lunchroom doors.

From Literature

So if I cut class and I’m in the lunchroom, I’m writing lyrics.

From Los Angeles Times

At Mankato West High School, years before he joined the political scene, a young Mr Walz taught geography and social studies, supervised the lunchroom and coached the football team.

From BBC

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