: 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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Last week, the executive addressed the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance at a luncheon in Hollywood to outline the carrier’s growth plans.
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David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Members of the Anaheim Hills Women’s Club have selected a Hawaiian theme for their June 17 luncheon and are extending an invitation to all women in the community.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The author received a complimentary sample of Shaklee Sparkling Protein and was invited to attend a private luncheon hosted by Pendulum, where Gut Fuel product samples were provided.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The Illinois State Historical Society announced the 2026 Best of Illinois History Awards winners during an April 25 luncheon in Springfield, recognizing more than two dozen authors, students, teachers, historical societies and museums from across the state.
—Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
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David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Members of the Anaheim Hills Women’s Club have selected a Hawaiian theme for their June 17 luncheon and are extending an invitation to all women in the community.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The author received a complimentary sample of Shaklee Sparkling Protein and was invited to attend a private luncheon hosted by Pendulum, where Gut Fuel product samples were provided.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The Illinois State Historical Society announced the 2026 Best of Illinois History Awards winners during an April 25 luncheon in Springfield, recognizing more than two dozen authors, students, teachers, historical societies and museums from across the state.
—Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luncheon. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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luncheon
noun
lun·cheon
ˈlən-chən 
: a light meal at midday
especially
: a formal lunch
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