Lunched: meaning, definitions and examples

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lunched

 

[ lสŒnสงt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

meal time

Lunched is the simple past tense of the verb 'lunch.' It refers to the act of eating lunch, which is typically a meal taken in the middle of the day. Luncheon can often be a more formal affair, but in casual contexts, 'lunched' implies a relaxed setting where one might enjoy a meal with colleagues or friends. This term is commonly used in British English to refer to the midday meal. It can imply a social gathering or a break during a workday.

Synonyms

ate, dined, feasted

Examples of usage

  • We lunched at a new cafe yesterday.
  • They lunched together to discuss the project.
  • I lunched with my friends on Saturday.

Translations

Translations of the word "lunched" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น almoรงado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‹เคชเคนเคฐ เค•เคพ เคญเฅ‹เคœเคจ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zu Mittag gegessen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ makan siang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะพะฑั–ะดะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zjadล‚ lunch

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ˜ผ้ฃŸใ‚’ๅ–ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉjeunรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ almorzado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถฤŸle yemeฤŸi yedi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ์‹ฌ์„ ๋จน์—ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุงูˆู„ ุงู„ุบุฏุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obฤ›dval

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obedoval

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒๅˆ้ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ malical

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกรฐi hรกdegismat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏั ั–ัˆั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜ แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ˜แƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nahar yedi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ almorzado

Etymology

The word 'lunch' emerged in the early 19th century as a contraction of 'luncheon,' which was derived from the earlier English word 'lunch,' referring to a light meal. The term 'luncheon' itself has a more established history, thought to be based on a diminutive of the English word 'lump,' which refers to a little portion of food. Over time, 'lunch' replaced 'luncheon' in common usage, becoming the standard term for the midday meal in both British and American English. The social aspects associated with 'lunching,' such as business lunches or casual meet-ups, have played a significant role in its continued relevance and evolution. From its origins, lunch has transformed into an essential part of daily routines in many cultures, often symbolizing a break from work and a time to socialize or recharge.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,752, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.