Lunch is the meal you eat in the middle of the day, between breakfast and dinner. It can be light or heavy, eaten at home, school, or work.
Probably a shortened form of 'luncheon,' which may come from 'nuncheon,' an older word for a light snack between meals. Over time, the midday snack grew into a regular, named meal.
In many cultures, lunch is the biggest meal; in others, it’s a quick sandwich at a desk. How important lunch is in a society quietly reveals its work rhythms, family habits, and even weather patterns.
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