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lunchroom

[luhnch-room, -room] / ˈlʌntʃˌrum, -ˌrʊm /


NOUN
cafeteria
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We were mostly in this large conference room, like a church lunchroom, with tons of long tables in the middle, with these little semiprivate consult rooms off to the side.

From Slate ● Feb. 2, 2026

So if I cut class and I’m in the lunchroom, I’m writing lyrics.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2024

He was in the lunchroom near Corley’s office.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2024

At Mankato West High School, years before he joined the political scene, a young Mr Walz taught geography and social studies, supervised the lunchroom and coached the football team.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2024

“See you later, Charly!” she mumbled halfway across the lunchroom.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio

Staples at taverns across the state, Maid-Rites more closely resemble the sloppy joe of school lunchrooms: the ground-beef sandwiches are served on a soft bun and topped with mustard, pickles and raw onions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

A pandemic that first ravaged nursing homes is, today, more likely to rage through school lunchrooms.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 6, 2021

Unfortunately, though, the same attitude that led to gamers being bullied in the hallways of high school lunchrooms has not entirely left our culture.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2018

In those days, few alternatives existed for students turned off by bell schedules, crowded lunchrooms and teen drama.

From Washington Post ● May 15, 2018

The big hotels were far too costly but there were several pretty lunchrooms, "The Bird of Paradise," "The London Tearoom," and, most popular of all, "The Ladies Exchange."

From Saturday's Child by Kathleen Thompson Norris




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