Bunch: meaning, definitions and examples

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bunch

 

[ bʌn(t)ʃ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

a group of things

A bunch refers to a collection or grouping of things that are gathered together. It is often used to describe a cluster of objects, such as flowers, grapes, keys, or bananas.

Synonyms

bundle, cluster, collection

Examples of usage

  • There was a bunch of flowers on the table.
  • She carried a bunch of keys with her wherever she went.
  • He picked a bunch of grapes from the vine.
Context #2 | Noun

informal: a large number of something

In informal usage, a bunch can also refer to a large number of something. It is often used to indicate a significant quantity or amount of items.

Synonyms

a lot, many, numerous

Examples of usage

  • I have a bunch of work to finish before the deadline.
  • There were a bunch of people waiting in line.
Context #3 | Verb

to gather or collect things together

As a verb, to bunch means to gather or collect things together in a group. It is used to describe the action of bringing items close together.

Synonyms

assemble, cluster, gather

Examples of usage

  • She bunched up her scarf around her neck.
  • The children bunched together to take a photo.

Translations

Translations of the word "bunch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ramo

🇮🇳 गुच्छा

🇩🇪 Bündel

🇮🇩 sekelompok

🇺🇦 пачка

🇵🇱 wiązka

🇯🇵 

🇫🇷 groupe

🇪🇸 manojo

🇹🇷 demet

🇰🇷 다발

🇸🇦 مجموعة

🇨🇿 svazek

🇸🇰 zväzok

🇨🇳 

🇸🇮 sveženj

🇮🇸 búnt

🇰🇿 бұтақ

🇬🇪 ჯგუფი

🇦🇿 dəstə

🇲🇽 manojo

Etymology

The word 'bunch' originated from Middle English 'bunche', which was derived from Old French 'bunchier', meaning to bulge or project. Over time, it evolved to refer to a cluster or grouping of things. The usage of 'bunch' has been traced back to the 14th century.

See also: bunching.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,208 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.