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a
: a number of things of the same kind
a bunch of grapes
b
: group sense 1
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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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Floridians are a practical bunch.
—Sean Parks, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Eddie Pells, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Sokolowski says leaving it wet or bunched on the floor traps water and encourages mold, mildew, and odor, which break down fibers over time.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Harding is the best floor general out of the bunch, while Pierre is the most experienced guard.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Floridians are a practical bunch.
—Sean Parks, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
And yet, for two skiers so closely bunched, the difference in their approaches couldn’t have been more stark.
—Eddie Pells, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Sokolowski says leaving it wet or bunched on the floor traps water and encourages mold, mildew, and odor, which break down fibers over time.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Bunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bunch. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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