Definition of the word packed lunch

Pronunciation of vocabulary packed lunch

packed lunchnoun

bữa trưa đóng gói

/ˌpækt ˈlʌntʃ//ˌpækt ˈlʌntʃ/

Origin of the word packed lunch

The term "packed lunch" originated in the early 20th century as a convenient alternative to traditional school lunches served on-site. With the rise of urbanization and the increasing number of children commuting to school, schools struggled to provide timely and adequate meals to all students. This led to the idea of allowing students to bring their own lunches from home, which they would pack the night before or in the morning. The term "packed lunch" became popular in the United States in the 1920s and 1930s, during a time when many businesses, including schools, began to encourage employees and students to bring their meals to work or class. This trend was in part driven by the development of disposable packaging materials, such as waxed paper, cellophane, and plastic bags, that made it easier to pack food and keep it fresh. The term has since entered common usage in English and is now widely understood as a meal that is prepared and packed by an individual for consumption elsewhere. Its popularity has also led to the development of packaged lunch products, such as sandwich kits, pre-made salads, and snack packs, which offer convenience and variety for people on the go.

Example of vocabulary packed lunchnamespace

  • I always pack a lunch for work to save money and avoid the expensive cafeteria food.

    Tôi luôn chuẩn bị bữa trưa mang đi làm để tiết kiệm tiền và tránh đồ ăn đắt tiền ở căng tin.

  • The children's school requires them to bring a packed lunch every day due to the ongoing pandemic.

    Trường học của trẻ em yêu cầu các em phải mang theo bữa trưa mỗi ngày do đại dịch đang diễn ra.

  • I love preparing my packed lunch the night before, as it saves time in the morning and I can ensure that I have a healthy meal to take with me.

    Tôi thích chuẩn bị bữa trưa mang theo vào đêm hôm trước vì như vậy sẽ tiết kiệm thời gian vào buổi sáng và tôi có thể đảm bảo rằng mình có một bữa ăn lành mạnh để mang theo.

  • My gym offers free lunches to everyone who brings a packed lunch and exercises during lunchtime.

    Phòng tập của tôi cung cấp bữa trưa miễn phí cho bất kỳ ai mang theo bữa trưa và tập thể dục vào giờ ăn trưa.

  • She's allergic to peanuts, so we always make sure to pack lunches free from any traces of peanuts.

    Con bé bị dị ứng với đậu phộng nên chúng tôi luôn đảm bảo chuẩn bị bữa trưa không có bất kỳ loại đậu phộng nào.


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