bunch
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: bunches · bunching · bunched
Sense 1
A group of similar things, either growing together, or in a cluster or clump, usually fastened together.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The peloton; the main group of riders formed during a race.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To gather into a bunch.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To gather fabric into folds.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bunch” mean?
A group of similar things, either growing together, or in a cluster or clump, usually fastened together.
Is “bunch” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.