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

Jamel Toppin for Forbes A group of attendees started the day with a luncheon and private archive tour at the American Philosophical Society, hosted by nonprofit leaders from across Philadelphia. — Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

According to the Foundation, the luncheon celebrated 10 scholarship recipients and three nonprofit organizations serving Georgia's 5th Congressional District. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 20 June 2026

The pair walked hand in hand while attending the nominees luncheon for the 70th Annual Academy Awards in 1998. — Laura Millar, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026

Last week, Attorney General Kwame Raoul said at a downtown luncheon that overall funding for his office would decrease by about $10 million in the upcoming budget. — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 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