(historical, US) An establishment serving light, ready-made food and drink, such as sandwiches, soup, and donuts. Mostly limited to early 20th century US.

plural of box lunch

Synonym of packed lunch

school recess

plural of lunch hour

An allowance of money given by parents to their children for food purchases and other items.

(slang) To vomit, throw up.

(business, idiomatic) A leisurely, expensive midday meal associated with drinking, which is tax-deductible because business is discussed.

Nothing is free; even things that appear free often have to be paid in the end.

plural of three-martini lunch