: lunch
especially
: a formal usually midday meal as part of a meeting or for entertaining a guest
a company luncheon
a fund-raising luncheon
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This sweet and savory salad is perfect for Mother’s Day brunch or a luncheon, and can be made heartier with shredded chicken or whole grains.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The organization will present the writer, activist and producer with the top honor at its spring luncheon, which will be hosted by Entertainment Tonight’s Nischelle Turner at the Beverly Hills Hotel on May 7.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Eight people will be inducted into the Connecticut Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame April 26 in a luncheon ceremony at the AquaTurf Club.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
Soroptimist International of La Jolla bestowed a total of $25,000 to seven area women who are the primary financial providers for their families at its 2026 Live Your Dream Awards luncheon March 28 in La Jolla.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The organization will present the writer, activist and producer with the top honor at its spring luncheon, which will be hosted by Entertainment Tonight’s Nischelle Turner at the Beverly Hills Hotel on May 7.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Eight people will be inducted into the Connecticut Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame April 26 in a luncheon ceremony at the AquaTurf Club.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
Soroptimist International of La Jolla bestowed a total of $25,000 to seven area women who are the primary financial providers for their families at its 2026 Live Your Dream Awards luncheon March 28 in La Jolla.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luncheon. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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luncheon
noun
lun·cheon
ˈlən-chən 
: a light meal at midday
especially
: a formal lunch
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