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

Industry leaders were treated to a barbecue at the stables of Percy Warner Steeplechase Course, a dinner at Belle Meade Country Club and a Chamber of Commerce luncheon. —Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, through the organization’s Del Oro division will hold the 20th Annual Helping Handbags fundraiser luncheon at William Jessup University in Rocklin. —Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025

Host a luncheon for six with the Oasbira Outdoor Dining Set, or choose the Devoko 3-Piece Wicker Patio Set as the backdrop for a casual menu for two. —Michelle Lau, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025

Eventually, Whitney throws her napkin and storms out of the luncheon, as Real Housewives are wont to do. —Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Oct. 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