luncheon

noun

lun·​cheon ˈlən-chən How to pronounce luncheon (audio)
: lunch
especially : a formal usually midday meal as part of a meeting or for entertaining a guest
a company luncheon
a fund-raising luncheon

Examples of luncheon in a Sentence

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The Southern Section will hold its first championship luncheon for girls flag football Wednesday in Long Beach. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 The big picture: The Freedom Trax, manufactured in Golden by Tour Engineering, was officially awarded the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado during a Thursday luncheon hosted annually by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024 On Wednesday, Fonda was the keynote speaker at the Heart to Heart luncheon hosted by the Corewell Health Foundation Southeast Michigan to support women’s heart health. Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 19 Sep. 2024 Hey, You! Tallulah Willis poses with a tiny furry friend at the 34th annual Friendly House Awards Luncheon on Sept. 14 in L.A. 64 of 120 Serving Stripes Sheryl Lee Ralph attends the annual Glamour x Tory Burch Emmys luncheon at Soho House Holloway in Los Angeles on Sept. 14. Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for luncheon 

Word History

Etymology

perhaps alteration of nuncheon light snack, alteration of Middle English nonshench midday refreshment, from non noon + schench drink

First Known Use

circa 1652, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of luncheon was circa 1652

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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luncheon. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

luncheon

noun
lun·​cheon ˈlən-chən How to pronounce luncheon (audio)
: a light meal at midday
especially : a formal lunch

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