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 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 Then, on June 26 — one day after Councilmember Vivian Moreno and her chief of staff Gerardo Ramirez attended the committee’s Friends of San Ysidro luncheon — the city’s position shifted again, this time more decisively. — Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026 In 1918, the American Museum of Natural History served cuts of what animal at an unusual luncheon that newspapers considered a fitting revenge for the biblical figure of Jonah? — Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026 Recently, Greenwald was the guest of honor at a small luncheon hosted by one of her patients, the tech entrepreneur and philanthropist Gisel Kordestani, in Atherton, California, one of the wealthiest towns in the country. — Melanie Thernstrom, New Yorker, 29 June 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
  • In May of this year, undercover detectives observed Velasquez eating dinner with two plastic forks at a restaurant, according to the affidavit.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • The dinner theme is Paris, which is perfect for Joy, or at least should be.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Definition of dinner
Noun
  • The best part is that the meal is easy enough for a work night, but tastes special enough for a Sunday supper.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
  • It was built after the Chicago fire and had once been the site of a popular tavern, aka supper place.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of supper
Noun
  • Meanwhile, my husband prepared our dog’s breakfast on the marble countertop in our designer kitchen.
    — Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
  • The Oswego Village Board recently approved a loan and grant for a new breakfast and lunch restaurant planned in the village’s downtown.
    — Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of breakfast
Noun
  • The vitamin and mineral density can be substantial in a single serving, especially for people who struggle to eat enough produce.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
  • The other three ingredients—chickpeas, wheat protein, and pea protein—help the pasta clock in at 13 grams of protein per two-ounce serving, which is two grams more than OG Banza (and five grams more than most regular pasta brands).
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 July 2026
Definition of serving
Noun
  • Scientists say the delta’s naturally nutrient-rich waters provide a great buffet for the crabs and other marine life.
    — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Evading the zapper were the eight flies in the salad prep area, four in the dessert area and three on the wall near the serving utensils at the hot buffet.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of buffet
Noun
  • The footage suggests that the brutal body slamming may be in service of a meal — or perhaps a form of play for the orcas, researchers reported Thursday in the journal Frontiers in Ethology.
    — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • These apex predators are fearsome hunters who employ diverse strategies and work collaboratively when tracking down a meal.
    — Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of meal
Noun
  • The employees got sausage rolls, tea boxes and sat on the dais where Andy Walker, Team England’s communications lead, held news conferences for a player.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • As trial evidence accumulates, expect state health departments, Medicare wellness materials and Alzheimer’s advocacy groups to point more explicitly toward berries, tea and apples.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Definition of tea
Noun
  • Cradled in her arms, the newborn suckles eagerly, its tiny paws paddling the air with every gulp.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Given the construction of the bracket, any African team that has its eye on a quarterfinals bid will likely have to push through the likes of Argentina (gulp) or England (woof), France (le woof) or Spain (yipes).
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of gulp

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