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

Hosted annually, the luncheon is a fundraiser for Cancer and Careers, a nonprofit organization founded in 2001 by longtime CEW president Carlotta Jacobson to help people with cancer navigate and thrive in the workplace. —Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025

The March of Dimes honored former NFL star and current podcast host Jason Kelce , seven-time Olympic champion swimmer Katie Ledecky , and NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps at a New York City luncheon this week. —Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025

The event included a luncheon, informal modeling, holiday boutique shopping, opportunity drawing prizes, and more. —Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025

The former Philadelphia Eagles star, 38, was the honoree of the Sports Achievement Award at the March of Dimes luncheon. —Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 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