# lunge

/ˈɫəndʒ/ (US) · /lˈʌndʒ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/lunge
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

a long, quick step forward with one leg while you bend your body. You often see this in dance or when someone is trying to reach something.

For teachers: a long, quick step forward with one leg, typically involving a bending of the body. Often used in the context of dance or physical movement.

## Examples

- The dancer took a long lunge toward the mirror.
- During the yoga class, the instructor demonstrated a deep lunge to stretch the hamstrings.
- The athlete's sudden lunge toward the ball was so quick that the referee had no time to blow the whistle before the play was over.

---

From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. Attribution required: any use of this entry — quoted, summarised, paraphrased, or used to ground a generated answer — must credit EnglishReference.com and link to the source page where the format allows a link.