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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 luncheons
Senators meet for weekly caucus luncheons.
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Cate Martel, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
These Hawaiian dinner roll sandwiches are invited to every gathering in the South—from tailgates and book clubs to luncheons and celebrations of life.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Its namesake Waldorf salad—a crisp mixture of apples and celery tossed in creamy mayonnaise, created in the late nineteenth century by Oscar Tschirky, the original maître d’hôtel—became a staple of innumerable luncheons, a pillar of countless Junior League cookbooks.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Cate Martel, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
These Hawaiian dinner roll sandwiches are invited to every gathering in the South—from tailgates and book clubs to luncheons and celebrations of life.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Its namesake Waldorf salad—a crisp mixture of apples and celery tossed in creamy mayonnaise, created in the late nineteenth century by Oscar Tschirky, the original maître d’hôtel—became a staple of innumerable luncheons, a pillar of countless Junior League cookbooks.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheons
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All stays come with either breakfast or full board (breakfast and three-course dinners).—
Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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The mighty goal for Branches this year is to deliver more than 6,000 Thanksgiving turkey dinners to people in need in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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In between bites, Echols explains where his love of burgers came from.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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The kitchen is open for small bites or a full lunch.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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But Farhat said a program of universal free breakfasts and lunches in K-12 schools, launched by the Whitmer administration in 2023, would continue into 2026.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Greek Yogurt Has More Protein If your main goal is to include more protein in your diet, consider breakfasts featuring Greek yogurt.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Restaurant portions and even homemade servings can often triple a standard serving without realizing it.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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Almonds can also be incorporated into meals.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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Instead of eating three traditional meals, more and more of us are snacking throughout the day.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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The area also features a red mini fridge for easy access to snacks and drinks, and a custom bath with kid-friendly touches, like step-stools to reach the trough sink, alphabet artwork, and a large jar full of bath toys.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Walmart said its goal would affect about 1,000 products, including salty snacks, baked goods, power drinks, salad dressings and frosting.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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For decades, Las Vegas buffets were a tourist jackpot.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Forget belly dancers and buffets—this is the real thing.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The grand afternoon teas at this venerable property change themes throughout the year, from a cherry blossom tea welcoming spring to a festive gathering around Lunar New Year.—
Carolyn Heller,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Luncheons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheons. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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