luncheons

noun

plural of luncheon
as in dinners
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 In This Article 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, 25 Sep. 2026 The whole point of luncheons like that is to convince members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to give your film an Oscar. — Jimmy Chin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 All women in Rancho Bernardo and adjacent communities are welcome to attend its luncheons held on the first Thursday of September through June at the Maderas Golf Club in Poway. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026 Anaheim Hills Women’s Club is a social organization that hosts monthly luncheons, which are open to all women interested in fun and friendships. — Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026 Senators meet for weekly caucus luncheons. — Cate Martel, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026 Mandelman, the president of the board, had the busiest social calendar of all his colleagues for the second year running, accepting tickets to nearly 20 parties, galas, awards ceremonies and luncheons. — Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026 Quarterly luncheons with municipal leaders have worked in the past and would be helpful in the future. — Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheons
  1. dinners
  2. bites
  3. breakfasts
  4. gulps
  5. servings
  6. meals
  7. snacks
  8. buffets
Noun
  • Still other ultraprocessed foods – including sauces, condiments and ready-to-heat dishes like frozen dinners – show no consistent links to people’s health one way or the other.
    — Garrett M. Broad, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
  • However, this is a far cry from earlier times when lawmakers met regularly, participated in spirited and substantive policy discussions, enjoyed informal dinners and even carpooled back home during congressional breaks.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of dinners
Noun
  • MacIntosh also points out that the fecal avoidance experiment bears little connection to how the initial outbreak spread, through bodily fluids transmitted through scratches or bites.
    — Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
  • It is spread by insect bites The virus is transmitted to animals through the bite of a Culicoides midge, which is a small insect similar to a fly.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of bites
Noun
  • Charlotte’s oldest restaurants have fed us for decades, taking care of us for quick breakfasts and workday lunches, family gatherings and special occasions alike.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen has created 18 dishes, including breakfasts and variations for sides and salads to complement your family staples.
    — Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of breakfasts
Noun
  • But in 2019, the group started to tighten the energy efficiency standard in gulps.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Iraqis breathed a few gulps of freedom before secular warfare between Sunni and Shia militias began tearing the country apart.
    — Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
Definition of gulps
Noun
  • These come with two servings in a box (two egg bites per serving), in Uncured Bacon & Gruyère or Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • For beer, that generally means one to two 12-ounce servings a day for men and one 12-ounce serving a day for women.
    — Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Definition of servings
Noun
  • The Michelin Guide American South announced the restaurants in its 2026 guide Wednesday, offering diners a tool for finding good meals with exceptionally consistent quality and service.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The service Sprightly staff members are friendly, trilingual, and super-efficient, delivering six-course meals with impressive promptness.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of meals
Noun
  • Growing up in North Carolina, one of my favorite childhood snacks was the oatmeal crème pie produced by Lance, the snack-food manufacturer based in my hometown of Charlotte.
    — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • There are also some grab-and-go snacks available for purchase in the living/reception area.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of snacks
Noun
  • Both of these were excellent—showers, buffets, ample seating, the whole thing.
    — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In its vacuum, a handful of buffets inspired by the brand sprouted up, including Soup ‘n Fresh in Rancho Cucamonga.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of buffets

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