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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
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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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Circ, which is building its first commercial-scale plant in France, too, has rallied together a bunch of allies.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Its grid stitch looks elegant while preventing the stuffing from bunching up, and it’s made of 100% cotton with a polyester filling that is helpful for people with allergies.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Other photos in the bunch included a mirror selfie with his hair pushed back courtesy of a headband, his Cloud23 hot sauce on store shelves, Animal-style fries from In-N-Out Burger (plus plenty of ketchup) and more of life’s special little moments.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Circ, which is building its first commercial-scale plant in France, too, has rallied together a bunch of allies.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
It’s finished with stylish epaulets, wide cuffs, a collared neckline, and bunched hem.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Its grid stitch looks elegant while preventing the stuffing from bunching up, and it’s made of 100% cotton with a polyester filling that is helpful for people with allergies.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Bunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bunch. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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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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