lunches
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/lʌntʃɪz/
(lunch)
midday meal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lunch' originates from 'luncheon', a word from the 16th century, which was a variant of 'nuncheon', a light snack.
Historical Evolution
'luncheon' transformed into the modern English word 'lunch'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant a light snack, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a midday meal.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45