lunchroom
Americannoun
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a room, as in a school, where light meals or snacks can be bought or where food brought from home may be eaten.
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a luncheonette.
noun
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Origin of lunchroom
Example Sentences
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So if I cut class and I’m in the lunchroom, I’m writing lyrics.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2024
He was in the lunchroom near Corley’s office.
From Salon • Sep. 19, 2024
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 • Aug. 8, 2024
“This is the topic of every water-cooler conversation and every lunchroom conversation,” said State Representative Spencer Roach, a North Fort Myers Republican.
From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2023
Everyone in the lunchroom turns and faces us.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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