A room in a school or workplace where people eat lunch and take breaks.
Compound of 'lunch' (from uncertain origin, possibly from 'luncheon') and 'room.' The term became common in American schools in the early 20th century.
The school lunchroom is practically a character in American childhood—it's where social hierarchies form, food gets traded, and cafeteria pizza becomes legendary, making it as important to school memories as any classroom.
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