Lunch break: meaning, definitions and examples

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lunch break

 

[ lʌntʃ breɪk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

during work

A period of time, usually one hour, in which employees are allowed to have a meal or take a rest from work.

Synonyms

meal break, midday break, rest period

Examples of usage

  • I always look forward to my lunch break to relax and recharge.
  • During my lunch break, I like to go for a walk outside.
Context #2 | Noun

school setting

A designated period of time during the school day when students can eat their lunch and socialize with classmates.

Synonyms

lunchtime, midday break, recess

Examples of usage

  • I enjoy chatting with my friends during lunch break at school.
  • After the bell rings, it's time for lunch break in the cafeteria.

Translations

Translations of the word "lunch break" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pausa para o almoço

🇮🇳 दोपहर का भोजन अवकाश

🇩🇪 Mittagspause

🇮🇩 istirahat makan siang

🇺🇦 обідня перерва

🇵🇱 przerwa na lunch

🇯🇵 昼休み

🇫🇷 pause déjeuner

🇪🇸 pausa para el almuerzo

🇹🇷 öğle arası

🇰🇷 점심 시간

🇸🇦 استراحة الغداء

🇨🇿 přestávka na oběd

🇸🇰 obedná prestávka

🇨🇳 午餐休息

🇸🇮 odmor za kosilo

🇮🇸 hádegishlé

🇰🇿 түскі ас үзілісі

🇬🇪 სადილის შესვენება

🇦🇿 nahar fasiləsi

🇲🇽 pausa para el almuerzo

Word origin

The concept of a lunch break has been around for centuries, with different cultures having their own traditions and customs related to midday meals. In the modern workplace, the concept of a lunch break became more standardized during the industrial revolution, as workers needed a designated time to eat and rest during long shifts. Similarly, in schools, lunch breaks became an important part of the daily schedule to provide students with a break from academic activities. The idea of taking a break for lunch is not only a practical necessity but also a time for socializing and relaxation.