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

Davis and Jones will be honored at an IBCA luncheon Saturday at Illinois State University in Normal. —Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026

The luncheon honored Kerr for her commitment to wellness and social impact and raised critical funds to support Living Beauty's holistic wellness and healing programs, offered entirely free of charge to women navigating the cancer journey. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026

For a brunch or luncheon, sleeves and pastels are standard procedure. —Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026

Lunch with country flair Members of the Anaheim Hills Women’s Club are extending an invitation to all women to attend their May luncheon on May 20 at the Anaheim Hills Golf Club. —Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026

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