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lunches

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/ˈlʌn.tʃɪz/ · lunch-es

a meal eaten in the middle of the day

Meanings

nounformal

a meal eaten in the middle of the day

دن کے درمیان کھایا جانے والا کھانا

دوپہر کا کھانا

dopeher ka khana

Formal: دوپہر کا کھانا

Synonyms

mealrepastbrunchکھاناکھاناکھانا

Antonyms

breakfastdinnerناشتہرات کا کھانا

Common Collocations

  • business lunches
  • packed lunches
  • school lunches

Example Sentences

I usually pack healthy lunches for work.

میں عام طور پر کام کے لیے صحت مند دوپہر کا کھانا بناتا ہوں۔

main aam tor par kaam ke liye sehat mand dopeher ka khana banata hoon.

They had a nice lunch at the new restaurant.

انہوں نے نئے ریستوراں میں اچھا دوپہر کا کھانا کھایا۔

unhon ne naye restaurant mein acha dopeher ka khana khaya.

She invited me for lunch next week.

اس نے مجھے اگلے ہفتے دوپہر کے کھانے پر بلایا۔

us ne mujhe agle hafte dopeher ke khane par bulaya.

Easily Confused With

brunch:Brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch, typically eaten later than breakfast.

Word Family

lunch
nounدوپہر کا کھانا
luncher
nounدوپہر کا کھانا کھانے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'lunch' as a 'light' meal in the 'middle' of the day.

Imagine a lunchbox filled with your favorite food.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "lunch" — a light meal eaten in the early afternoon

First known use: 17th century

The word 'lunch' originated from the 17th century as a shortened version of 'luncheon', which referred to a light meal. Over time, it became a standard term for a midday meal.