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

As illustrated at the team’s preseason luncheon, team-building will be important with a myriad of new faces making up the team’s impact and ancillary pieces. —Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025

Later today, the president is set to meet leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and speak at a luncheon as well as participate in a US-APEC leaders working dinner. —Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025

The private luncheon brought together leaders who’ve built empires, broken ceilings, and redefined what success looks like on their own terms. —Essence, 22 Oct. 2025

Parker told luncheon attendees that requirement of a four-year degree won’t solve the issues of the early educator workforce and other options need to be offered. —Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 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