Basic Details
Word: Lunch
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A meal eaten in the middle of the day.
Synonyms: Midday meal, dinner (in some cultures)
Antonyms: Breakfast, dinner
Idioms and Phrases
- Lunch hour: The time during the day when people take a break to eat lunch. Example: "During the lunch hour, the park was filled with people enjoying their meals."
- Go Dutch: To share the cost of a lunch or meal among friends. Example: "When we went out for lunch, we decided to go Dutch and split the bill equally."
Usage Examples
Example 1: For lunch, I had a sandwich and an apple, which gave me energy for the rest of the day.
Example 2: Every Friday, my friends and I like to go to a caf for a special lunch together.
Example 3: The school provides a healthy lunch for all students in the cafeteria.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "lunch" originally comes from the word "luncheon," which meant a light meal eaten between breakfast and dinner? Over time, it became shortened to just "lunch."
Famous Quote
"Lunch is the perfect opportunity to refresh your spirit and let your mind wander." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "lunch" mean?
a) A meal in the morning
b) A meal in the evening
c) A meal in the middle of the day
d) A snack at night
Answer: c) A meal in the middle of the day
2. Which of these is a synonym of "lunch"?
a) Breakfast
b) Midday meal
c) Supper
d) Snack
Answer: b) Midday meal
3. Which sentence uses "lunch" correctly?
a) I will have lunch for breakfast today.
b) He packed a lunch to eat at school.
c) Lunch is typically eaten at night.
d) She drinks lunch every morning.
Answer: b) He packed a lunch to eat at school.
4. What does the idiom "go Dutch" refer to?
a) Eating lunch at home
b) Sharing the cost of a meal
c) Having a picnic
d) Ordering takeout
Answer: b) Sharing the cost of a meal
5. What is the opposite of "lunch"?
a) Breakfast
b) Snack
c) Dessert
d) Picnic
Answer: a) Breakfast
