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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024bunch /bʌntʃ/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a cluster held together: a bunch of grapes.
- [singular* a + ~ + of] a group of people or things: a bunch of papers.
- a large quantity;
lots:[singular* a + ~ (+ of)]Thanks a bunch.[a + ~ + of + uncountable noun]That's a bunch of garbage.[a + ~ + of + plural noun]a bunch of students. v. - to group together:[~ + object]all bunched together in the crowded elevator.
- Clothing bunch up:
- [no object] to stay in a group:The sheriff told his men not to bunch up but to spread out.
- (of fabric or clothing) to gather into folds: [~ + up + object]My clothes were all bunched up after being in suitcases for so long.[no object]Your clothes will bunch up if you keep them in the suitcase.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024bunch (bunch),USA pronunciation n. - a connected group;
cluster:a bunch of grapes. - a group of things:a bunch of papers.
- Informal Termsa group of people:They're a fine bunch of students.
- a knob;
lump;
protuberance.
v.t. - to group together;
make a bunch of.
v.i. - to gather into a cluster;
gather together. - Clothing(of fabric or clothing) to gather into folds (often fol. by up).
- 1275–1325; Middle English bunche; of uncertain origin, originally
- 1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged lot, batch. See bundle.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: bunch /bʌntʃ/ n - a number of things growing, fastened, or grouped together: a bunch of grapes, a bunch of keys
- a collection; group: a bunch of queries
- informal a group or company: a bunch of boys
vb - (sometimes followed by up) to group or be grouped into a bunch
Etymology: 14th Century: of obscure origin |