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

This vintage gelatin salad was formerly the star of ladies' luncheons across the South. —Patricia S York, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025

Jim Perry, the past president of the CIF-SS Council, credited the players and teams at the luncheon Wednesday for helping drive a sport that will be part of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. —Dan Albano, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025

So why not plan a wedding luncheon for 270 people, or a Hawaiian luau for 20? —Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025

The luncheon annually brings together women from all facets of the filmmaking community to celebrate the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women. —Andrea Mandell, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 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