luncheon

noun

lun·​cheon ˈlən-chən 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

The luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at The Mint, 12345 W. 95th St., Lenexa. —Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025

His goal was creating a blend of luncheon and dinner sales with sufficient foot traffic combined with takeout or delivery. —Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025

The ceremonies, which will broadcast across multiple TV networks, including ABC, CNN and Fox News, will feature the swearing-in, the inaugural address, an inaugural luncheon, a review of the troops and live performances from Carrie Underwood and other artists. —Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks during a news conference following the weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on June 17, 2025 in Washington. —Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 1 July 2025

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

Phrases Containing luncheon

• luncheon meat
• pre-luncheon

Rhymes for luncheon

• truncheon

Kids Definition

luncheon

noun

lun·​cheon ˈlən-chən 

: a light meal at midday

especially : a formal lunch