bunch

1 of 2

noun

ˈbənch How to pronounce bunch (audio)
Synonyms of bunchnext
1
: protuberance, swelling
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
ˈbən-chə-lē How to pronounce bunch (audio)
adverb
bunchy
ˈbən-chē How to pronounce bunch (audio)
adjective

bunch

2 of 2

verb

bunched; bunching; bunches

intransitive verb

1
: swell, protrude
2
: to form a group or cluster
—often used with up

transitive verb

: to form into a bunch

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Noun

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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
Ambient cabin lighting, an eight-speaker audio system, dual-zone climate, a sunroof, remote start, and a bunch of other niceties are the justifications for the higher price tag of the hybrid model. — New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2025 There's theatrical fare finally ready to stream, including this year's best picture Oscar winner, a witchy blockbuster and a Hugh Grant horror film, plus a bunch of original stuff such as a fresh Tyler Perry thriller and a Millie Bobby Brown/Chris Pratt adventure. — Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
Tired from the red carpet walk, with her long train bunched up next to her, the star enjoyed some hors d’oeuvres including steak tartar and salmon pizza. — Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025 Another standout feature includes channel stitching to prevent the stuffing from bunching and drifting, prolonging its plushness season after season. — Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 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

Phrases Containing bunch

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bunch

1 of 2 noun
ˈbənch How to pronounce bunch (audio)
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
ˈbən-chē How to pronounce bunch (audio)
adjective

bunch

2 of 2 verb
: to gather in a bunch

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