bunch

1 of 2

noun

1
2
a
: a number of things of the same kind
a bunch of grapes
b
: group sense 2a
a bunch of friends
c
: a considerable amount : lot
a bunch of money
bunchily adverb
bunchy adjective

bunch

2 of 2

verb

bunched; bunching; bunches

intransitive verb

1
2
: to form a group or cluster
often used with up

transitive verb

: to form into a bunch

Examples of bunch in a Sentence

Noun He always had a bunch of keys on his belt. Dried herbs hung in bunches from the kitchen rafters. Verb The child's tights bunched at the ankles. the dress bunches a bit at the waist
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Noun
Perhaps the second-most notable duo of the bunch, albeit by a wide margin, will be on display this Sunday when the Chiefs host the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game. Kellis Robinett, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2025 Despite a small amount of coconut sugar and stevia in the mix, this was the most bitter of the bunch. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
If there are no loops, the comforter can be vulnerable to clumping and bunching within the duvet. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Nov. 2024 Luscombe suggests maintaining comprehensive tax records and using strategies like bunching itemized deductions, planning charitable contributions wisely and maximizing retirement plan contributions to optimize tax savings. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bunch 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English bunche

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bunch was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Bunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bunch. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

bunch

1 of 2 noun
1
: a number of things of the same kind
a bunch of grapes
2
: group entry 1 sense 1, collection
a bunch of friends
3
: a large amount : lot
a bunch of money
bunchy adjective

bunch

2 of 2 verb
: to gather in a bunch

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