: lunch
especially
: a formal usually midday meal as part of a meeting or for entertaining a guest
a company luncheon
a fund-raising luncheon
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An Oval Office meeting and luncheon in the Cabinet Room will follow.
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Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
Fort Worth-area leaders gathered Thursday for a luncheon hosted by the Fort Worth Chamber to discuss efforts to improve the public’s perception of the West 7th district and address concerns and opportunities identified by business owners.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2025
Prior to his downfall, Walker could pack a crowd on occasion, as was the case in 1927, when 1,000-plus members of the Dress Industries of America’s annual trade luncheon turned up to hear his speech.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Simon spoke before the luncheon to thank first responders on behalf of the residents.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 13 Nov. 2025
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Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
Fort Worth-area leaders gathered Thursday for a luncheon hosted by the Fort Worth Chamber to discuss efforts to improve the public’s perception of the West 7th district and address concerns and opportunities identified by business owners.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2025
Prior to his downfall, Walker could pack a crowd on occasion, as was the case in 1927, when 1,000-plus members of the Dress Industries of America’s annual trade luncheon turned up to hear his speech.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Simon spoke before the luncheon to thank first responders on behalf of the residents.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luncheon. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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luncheon
noun
lun·cheon
ˈlən-chən 
: a light meal at midday
especially
: a formal lunch
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