noun

lunchroom

LUHNCH-room

Lunchroom (noun) means a room set aside for eating lunch, such as in a school or workplace. Example: “Students filed into the lunchroom as soon as the bell rang.”

noun

A room set aside for eating lunch, such as in a school or workplace.

"Students filed into the lunchroom as soon as the bell rang."

A small, informal restaurant serving lunch.

"The old lunchroom on Main Street still serves the best pie in town."

How to use lunchroom

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA room, or small casual restaurant, for eating lunch.

Word forms

lunchrooms plural

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Etymology

From lunch + room.

Rhymes for lunchroom

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Frequently asked questions

What does “lunchroom” mean?

The word “lunchroom” means a room set aside for eating lunch, such as in a school or workplace. In plain terms, a room, or small casual restaurant, for eating lunch.

How do you pronounce “lunchroom”?

“Lunchroom” is pronounced LUHNCH-room (/ˈlʌnt͡ʃˌɹum/ in IPA).

How do you use “lunchroom” in a sentence?

Here is “lunchroom” used in a sentence: “Students filed into the lunchroom as soon as the bell rang.”

What part of speech is “lunchroom”?

“Lunchroom” is a noun.

How many meanings does “lunchroom” have?

“Lunchroom” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a room set aside for eating lunch, such as in a school or workplace.