lunch
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /lʌntʃ/
KK: /lʌntʃ/
intransitive verb
Definition
To eat a meal that is typically taken in the middle of the day.
Example
We usually have lunch at noon.
Tense Forms
Past: lunched
Past Participle: lunched
Conversation
What time do you usually lunch these days?
I usually lunch around noon, how about you?
I prefer to lunch a bit later, around one o'clock.
That makes sense! We should grab lunch together sometime.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dine
feast
nosh
Antonyms
fast
starve
diet
noun
Definition
A meal that is eaten in the middle of the day, usually lighter than dinner.
Example
I usually have a sandwich for lunch.
Conversation
What do you want to do for lunch today?
I'm not sure, maybe we could try that new café downtown.
That sounds great! I've heard they have amazing lunch specials.
Root Explanation
Lunch originates from the word 'lunch' (from the 16th century English 'luncheon', meaning a light meal). The term is believed to be derived from 'lunch' (meaning a small meal) and possibly related to 'nuncheon' (meaning a light snack).
Memory Tip
Think of 'luncheon' as a light meal, which helps you remember that 'lunch' is a smaller meal typically eaten in the middle of the day.
Visually Confused Words
launch
glunch
clunch
runch
punch
nunch
munch
lynch