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

City Club luncheon attendees were met with a flyer on their seats boasting improvements in the district under Martinez’s leadership. —Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025

The winner also receives a $1,000 scholarship and an honorary luncheon put on by the non-profit in downtown Denver. —Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 15 June 2025

Senator Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota, speaks during a news conference following Senate Democrat policy luncheons at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. —Erin Doherty, CNBC, 15 June 2025

Fat Joe and Jadakiss hosted a Father’s Day luncheon at Sei Less NYC on Wednesday afternoon (June 11) for 70 fathers and their families who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. —Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 June 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