12 | Lunch Budget

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Lunch Budget"

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SEWT Team
October 05, 2025

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Sticking to a “lunch budget” is something many people think about, whether they’re saving money, meal planning, or just trying to eat more wisely. As an ESL learner, being able to talk about prices, choices, and spending limits can help you manage your daily routine and participate in conversations about food and finances. Today’s vocabulary will help you make smart choices and express them clearly. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Budget (Noun / Verb): A plan for how to spend a set amount of money.

  2. Affordable (Adjective): Not too expensive; reasonably priced.

  3. Meal prep (Noun / Verb): The act of preparing meals ahead of time to save money and time.

  4. Splurge (Verb / Noun): To spend more money than usual on something special.

  5. Track (Verb): To monitor or record spending, behavior, or activity.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Budget

    • I try to stick to a $10 budget for lunch each day.

    • She made a weekly budget to track her food spending.

    • I need to budget better so I don’t overspend on meals.

  2. Affordable

    • That café is really affordable and has good lunch specials.

    • I’m looking for an affordable place to grab a quick bite.

    • The food is healthy and affordable, which is perfect for students.

  3. Meal prep

    • Meal prep on Sundays helps me avoid eating out too much.

    • I started meal prepping to stick to my budget.

    • She shared her favorite meal prep ideas on TikTok.

  4. Splurge

    • I usually bring lunch, but I splurged on sushi today.

    • It’s okay to splurge once in a while if you’ve been saving.

    • That burger was a total splurge, but it was worth it!

  5. Track

    • I use an app to track how much I spend on food.

    • You should track your lunch expenses for one week.

    • She started tracking her meals to stay on budget.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

I’ve been trying to stick to a daily lunch budget of $8, so I started doing more meal prep at home. Every Sunday, I cook a few simple meals and store them in containers, which helps me avoid eating out every day. When I do go out, I look for affordable lunch spots near my office. Sometimes I splurge on something fancy like ramen or sushi, but I make sure it fits within my weekly spending. I also track my expenses using a phone app to see how much I save by bringing my own lunch. It's a small habit that makes a big difference.