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
There are a bunch of reasons that the ports in Southern California have seen a huge inbound freight uptick in recent years, including the buying habits of Americans and difficulties getting through the canals Suez and Panama. Bradley Brownell / Jalopnik, Quartz, 23 Mar. 2024 Along with its Big Spring Sale, Amazon has also launched a BOGO sale on a bunch of board games, puzzles, and toys. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 22 Mar. 2024 The daughter and grandchildren of Egon Spengler — R.I.P. Harold Ramis — move to his house in Oklahoma and find a bunch of supernatural shenanigans are happening. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024 The Republican Party, eyeing control of the Senate next year, is trying to mimic his success with a cohort of candidates who in the past might have been attacked as a bunch of rich men but this year will be sold as successful outsiders in the Trump mold. Jonathan Weisman, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024 Fire up some sing-a-long music, pack a bunch of yummy snacks, and throw cameras and swimsuits in a bag as your family peels out of the house. Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024 There are a bunch of scientists who don't wear glasses. Lauren Goode, WIRED, 21 Mar. 2024 Meanwhile, a bunch of Chinese automakers have also signed up to build the new Thor version of Nvidia’s Drive platform—using Blackwell architecture—into their vehicles. David Meyer, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2024 You're surrounded by a bunch of blokes carrying things. EW.com, 19 Mar. 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 28 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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