lunch break — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

lunch break (/ˈlʌntʃ breɪk/)

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🔊 /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

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