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Etymology

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From lunch +‎ mate.

Noun

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lunchmate (plural lunchmates)

  1. A friend or colleague with whom one eats lunch.
    Coordinate terms: dinnermate, suppermate
    • 2008 February 14, Lisa W. Foderaro, “Suddenly, Everyone Hanging Out at the Water Cooler Is a Political Expert”, in New York Times[1]:
      He and his lunchmates have all taken a stab at predicting the outcome, and office pools are sure to follow.

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