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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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 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 17 Oct. 2025.

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luncheon

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

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