luncheon

noun

Definition of luncheonnext
as in dinner
a usually formal lunch that occurs as part of a meeting or for entertaining a guest a company luncheon

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Recent Examples of luncheon There’s no luncheon or shower that wouldn’t do well with a basic chicken salad made with mayonnaise. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 2026 Melania said at a May 20 luncheon for senators’ spouses, according to a copy of her remarks shared by the White House. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 The group hosted a free luncheon last December for more than 1,000 kids in the area with Autism spectrum disorders, their families and teachers, Ferrer said. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 The luncheon began with a commemorative Flag Salute, led by the Sons of the American Revolutionary Color Guard presenting the flags, including the American Flag, the Betsy Ross Flag, the Union Jack and the Sons of the American Revolution Flag. — Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for luncheon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheon
  1. dinner
  2. supper
  3. breakfast
  4. serving
  5. buffet
  6. meal
  7. tea
  8. gulp
Noun
  • Unfamiliar Hungarian names from the nearby vineyards on the wine list can prove a revelation—in a good way—at lunch or dinner.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Used as a dinner roll, Scott reworked Savage’s original recipe to include more shortening, eggs, sugar, and water, achieving a richer flavor and a longer shelf life.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of dinner
Noun
  • Aesthetic aside, Fields of Michigan proudly serves farm-to-table cuisine for both people and pups, and welcomes guests to enjoy communal supper experiences, massages in nature, live music and more.
    — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 31 July 2026
  • Even more troubling is a series of robberies centered around the Department of Damage Control, a government facility dedicated to containing and controlling supper-happenings, that’s run by a bureaucrat named Metzger.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026
Definition of supper
Noun
  • This space, where breakfast is served, is also a meeting point for non-guests of the hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Jones hosted a popular Sydney breakfast radio show for close to two decades.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of breakfast
Noun
  • Key Takeaways One serving of cottage cheese contains 12 grams of protein, while one serving of eggs contains 6 grams.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, a serving of this pudding is roughly equivalent to the protein in two eggs.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 July 2026
Definition of serving
Noun
  • Geared toward longer stays and keeping road warriors happy, the hotel offers a grab-and-go pantry, an evening happy hour with wine, beer, and light bites, and a buffet breakfast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • Scientists have learned that as soon as summer temperatures thaw layers of the permafrost, its carbon turns into a bedazzling buffet for microbes.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of buffet
Noun
  • There will also be nearly two dozen Cooling Outreach On-Location (COOL) vans deployed to help people in need get medical assistance, meals and more.
    — Katie Houlis, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Of the 84 affected individuals interviewed, 75 people, or 89%, reported eating at Chipotle between June 14 and July 14, with most meals dated between June 24 and July 2.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of meal
Noun
  • Immediately, athletes began signing marketing agreements with a wide range of businesses, such as Jackson State defensive end Antwan Owens’ deal with 3 Kings Grooming and Auburn quarterback Bo Nix’s with Milo’s sweet tea.
    — Brennan Berg, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Visitors should try the Singapore High Tea, a reimagining of the classic afternoon tea with Coronation chicken and coconut panna cotta.
    — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of tea
Noun
  • Kenzo leaned back so that his bobbing Adam’s apple was visible, and drank it down in one gulp.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Cradled in her arms, the newborn suckles eagerly, its tiny paws paddling the air with every gulp.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of gulp

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