"lunchware" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From lunch + -ware. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|lunch|-ware|id2=substance, kind, or use}} lunch + -ware Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lunchware (uncountable)
  1. The dishes used for serving lunch. Tags: uncountable Hypernyms: tableware Related terms: lunchroom Coordinate_terms: dinnerware, diningware, kitchenware

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          "text": "To Graze Organics, LapTop Lunches, Planet Box, Oots, Black + Blum, So Young, Ella’s Kitchen, Brinware, Pottery Barn Kids, Lunchbots, Wawabots, Wean Green, Zojirushi, Acme Party Box, BA Friend, and House Jewels for furnishing me with your incredible products and making reusable lunchware a joy to use day after day.",
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