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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
bunched; bunching; bunches
: to form into a bunch
Synonyms
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
Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2024
Grill some zucchini planks, toss them with vinegar, garlic and parsley; throw them on a plate alongside a bunch of good fresh mozzarella.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 24 June 2024
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 June 2024
Every year provides a different scenario, and this is the scenario this year, where there is a whole bunch of teams bunched together, other than the division leaders.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2024
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Noun
Solly: Darrow had asked a bunch of psychiatrists to perform these analyses of the two teenagers over several weeks.
—Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2024
Grill some zucchini planks, toss them with vinegar, garlic and parsley; throw them on a plate alongside a bunch of good fresh mozzarella.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 24 June 2024
Verb
Spaghetti-strap tank top with a button-down, sleeves bunched up, and a black shoulder bag?
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 June 2024
Every year provides a different scenario, and this is the scenario this year, where there is a whole bunch of teams bunched together, other than the division leaders.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2024
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“Bunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bunch. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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bunch
1 of 2 noun1
: 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
bunch
2 of 2 verb
: to gather in a bunch
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