lunch break (/ˈlʌntʃ breɪk/)
noun · Beginner · Daily Life
🔊 /ˈlʌntʃ breɪk/
Meaning
Meaning: midday work pause
A pause in the working day during which a person stops to eat a midday meal.
Examples
🗣 During his lunch break he usually walks to the park and eats a sandwich on a bench.
Etymology
Combines ‘lunch’ (short for ‘luncheon’) with ‘break’ from Old English ‘brecan’.
How & Where It’s Used
A standard part of the working day in offices, schools, and factories.
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Tags: work, food