lunches 1 of 2

Definition of lunchesnext
plural of lunch

lunches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of lunch

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lunches
Noun
Those types of lunches were later served on lunch wagons and, finally, in restaurants like Ono Hawaiian BBQ. Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunches
Noun
  • Everybody, including the president’s stern chief of security (Thomas Aquino), is skeptical of Creasy’s preparedness for the job, but Paul welcomes Creasy to multiple dinners with his family, including sullen teenage daughter Poe (Billie Boullet).
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Even food editors who cook all day need easy weeknight dinners.
    Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Families can also borrow toys to bring home, and return to enjoy snacks and amenities.
    Megan Shinn, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
  • For something quick, the hotel’s market stocks local wine and beer alongside snacks.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Start your morning at Nora’s Fish Creek Inn, a local-favorite spot serving up hearty breakfasts, or the bakery Persephone Westbank, then find your dream Western outfit at the Lela Rose Ranch flagship store.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Days begin at Le Plage, the freshwater pool fringed with parasols and a softly trickling waterfall, where breakfasts of eggs, local bread, warm pastries, and fresh juice appear on the long communal table.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This rug can stand up to all your pets’ messes with its durable fibers that are easy to spot-clean.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The latter may be tied to iron deficiency from irregular periods, plus the drop in estrogen, which messes with the dopamine activity that regulates muscle control.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Anaheim Hills Women’s Club is a social organization that hosts monthly luncheons, which are open to all women interested in fun and friendships.
    Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
  • From ladies luncheons to wedding and baby showers, guests will love this soft pink drink.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Iván de los Ángeles Arias, a 44-year-old boat pilot, often boards the boat for a five-minute ride across the Bay of Havana, keeping his car at home for emergency use only.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The pre-vetting process, in practice, looks like virtual previews, FaceTime walkthroughs, and detailed property packages sent before a client ever boards a plane to visit the home, Julian said.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Te Amo Cafe sells customizable milk teas, coffee, matcha, lemonades, brew tea, fruit tea and more with the ability to add toppings like brown sugar boba and crystal boba.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
  • At the event guests had the opportunity to encounter Alice, enjoy boutique shopping, and indulge in teas, pastries, tea sandwiches, champagne, live music, and informal modeling.
    Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Diners often treat buffets like a game; there are online forums where people share strategies for maximizing the experience.
    Emily Heil, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Traditional buffets The city’s leading holiday buffet remains the Omni Fort Worth ballroom brunch.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Lunches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunches. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on lunches

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster