bunch
UK: bʌntʃ | US: bʌntʃ
n. a group or cluster of similar things (e.g., flowers, keys)
n. (informal) a large quantity or group of people/things
vt. to gather or form into a bunch
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The word "bunch" likely originated in Middle English, possibly from Old French bonge (a bundle) or Germanic roots. The exact origin of bun- is unclear, but it may relate to the idea of swelling or clustering. The -ch suffix could be a diminutive or collective marker, reinforcing the sense of a small, grouped collection. Over time, "bunch" evolved to describe any tight cluster, whether physical (e.g., grapes) or abstract (e.g., a group of people).
She picked a bunch of wildflowers from the meadow.
A bunch of keys jingled in his pocket.
The kids bunched together to take a photo.
There’s a whole bunch of paperwork to finish today.
The grapes grew in tight bunches on the vine.