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
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
This year, it was divided into, in effect, an A-list (those whose image got a moment onscreen to itself), a B-list (onscreen in a group, in an array of five thin vertical images), and a C-list (a bunch of names with no images, seemingly several dozen of them fading in and out onscreen). Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024 Available in a bunch of bright and punchy color combos, this insulated cup carries up to 16 ounces of your preferred beverage, and can even keep it ice cold for up to 24 hours. Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2024 Ahead of the busy spring travel season, Amazon dropped a bunch of deals on customer-favorite travel gear. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024 Fashion Beauty Culture Living Weddings Runway Shopping Video Vogue Club Met Gala Runway March 8, 2024 Photo: Courtesy of A.P.C. A.P.C.’s collaborators have been a starry bunch. Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024 There hasn’t been a lot of good news out of EA lately, but here’s some: the company just launched a bunch of classic games on Steam. Andrew Webster, The Verge, 7 Mar. 2024 Jordan Peele does a bunch of small but memorable roles on Big Mouth, in particular, plenty of ghosts (Duke Ellington, Freddie Mercury, Prince, etc). Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024 There are a bunch of projects premiering and screening at the festival. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2024 But that was before Smith curiously lost more than 30 pounds in addition to a bunch shoes, clothes and gear in an unpaid storage locker. Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Feb. 2024
Verb
Thanks to a warming, gaiter-compatible high neck, thumbholes that prevent sleeves from bunching under outer layers, and a handy chest pocket, this will perfectly complement your existing ski apparel. Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023 The grid then bunched several of the green words together, so those clicked for me. Kris Holt, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024 And while Minnesota currently holds the top spot in the Western Conference, the top tier of the conference is fairly tightly bunched. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2024 Aiding the cause was a pair of slouchy low-rise pants that bunched below the knees, black Christian Louboutin heels, and Bulgari earrings. Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2024 As thunderclouds bunch to the south, a pair of youthful Panamanian pilots appear. Nina Burleigh, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024 There’s a flat edge at the legs and a no-roll band at the mid-rise waist, so these will stay put without bunching or chafing. Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2024 There was zero shifting or bunching, and the mattress pad fit perfectly. Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024 What Could Be Better The insert bunched quite a bit and had to be readjusted each morning. Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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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