lunch
A meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically between breakfast and dinner. It serves as a midday break for nutrition and rest during work or school hours.
أمثلة
3 من 5I usually have a sandwich for lunch at 12:30.
I normally eat a sandwich as my midday meal at half past twelve.
The committee will convene for lunch at the university club.
The group members will meet to eat their formal midday meal at the club.
Wanna grab a quick lunch before the movie starts?
Do you want to get something fast to eat for the midday meal before the film?
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of the 'L' in Lunch as 'Light' and 'Midday' to remember it is a light meal eaten when the sun is high.
اختبار سريع
Sarah usually _______ her lunch to work so she doesn't have to buy food.
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الإجابة الصحيحة هي: brings
أمثلة
I usually have a sandwich for lunch at 12:30.
everydayI normally eat a sandwich as my midday meal at half past twelve.
The committee will convene for lunch at the university club.
formalThe group members will meet to eat their formal midday meal at the club.
Wanna grab a quick lunch before the movie starts?
informalDo you want to get something fast to eat for the midday meal before the film?
The study examines the nutritional value of school lunch programs.
academicThe research looks at how healthy the food provided at midday in schools is.
We should discuss the contract details over lunch tomorrow.
businessWe ought to talk about the agreement while we eat our midday meal tomorrow.
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
out to lunch
acting in a confused or strange way; not paying attention
there's no such thing as a free lunch
nothing is entirely free; you cannot get something for nothing
ladies who lunch
wealthy women who meet for social meals during the day
يُخلط عادةً مع
Brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch eaten late in the morning, while lunch is strictly the midday meal.
While some use 'dinner' for the main meal at midday, it usually refers to the largest meal in the evening.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The word 'lunch' is commonly used with the verbs 'have' or 'eat.' In a professional context, a 'working lunch' refers to a meeting held while eating.
أخطاء شائعة
Learners often mistakenly use an article like 'a' when talking about the meal in general; you should say 'I'm having lunch' rather than 'I'm having a lunch.'
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of the 'L' in Lunch as 'Light' and 'Midday' to remember it is a light meal eaten when the sun is high.
أصل الكلمة
Originally a shortened version of 'luncheon,' possibly derived from an older word meaning a 'hunk' or 'thick piece' of bread or cheese.
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
In many Western cultures, lunch is often a quick, functional meal like a sandwich, whereas in some Mediterranean or Latin cultures, it is the main and longest meal of the day.
اختبار سريع
Sarah usually _______ her lunch to work so she doesn't have to buy food.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: brings
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مزيد من كلمات food
vegetables
A1Vegetables are parts of plants, such as roots, stems, or leaves, that people eat as food. They are typically consumed in savory dishes rather than as desserts and are essential for a healthy diet.
breakfast
A1Breakfast is the first meal of the day, typically eaten in the early morning after waking up. It serves to provide the body with energy after a night of sleep.
dinner
A1Dinner is the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the late afternoon or evening. It is often the largest meal and a time when families or friends gather to talk and eat together.
fruit
A1Fruit refers to the sweet and fleshy part of a plant that usually contains seeds and is edible. It is a common food group that provides many vitamins and is often eaten raw or as a dessert.
delicious
A2Delicious describes food or drink that has a very pleasant and enjoyable taste. It is also frequently used to describe a smell that is highly appealing and makes someone want to eat.
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