lunch·room

[luhnch-room, -room]
noun
1.
a room, as in a school, where light meals or snacks can be bought or where food brought from home may be eaten.
2.
a luncheonette.

Origin:
1815–25; lunch + room

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lunchroom (ˈlʌntʃˌruːm, -ˌrʊm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
(US), (Canadian) a room where lunch is served or where students, employees, etc, may eat lunches they bring

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Lunchroom is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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Main Entry:  lunchroom
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See breakroom
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Example sentences
The lunchroom wasn't always such a complicated place.
Volunteers help with all aspects of the lunch program taking reservations,
  setting up lunchroom and serving meals.
There has been a ton of discussion in the lunchroom.
Restrooms, drinking fountains and a snack bar are located in the underground
  lunchroom near the elevators only.
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