Thesaurus results for LUNCHEONS

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 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 It's served as an appetizer year-round, at luncheons for any occasion, or enjoyed as a simple summer meal. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 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 Mom often baked for funeral luncheons, grabbed many tags from the giving tree and donated to Saint Jude’s, Smile Train and worthy causes. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026

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Noun

With money in our pockets, Gilda and I started going out for dinners at a chic restaurant in the Windsor Arms Hotel called Three Small Rooms.

— Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
The property also has a private landing stage, from which canal tours and even floating dinners can be arranged.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of dinners

Noun

Held at Straker’s by Thomas Straker, the London chef’s first New York restaurant opening next month, guests packed into the SoHo location to sip and mingle by the open kitchen and bar concept while sampling light bites.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
The disease is primarily spread to humans through bites and scratches from infected animals like bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes.

— Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of bites

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Extend the historical charm to your accommodations with one of the area’s charming bed and breakfasts, like The Leonard at Logan House, which was built in 1914.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
For Hand-Painted Detail Versatile and timeless, this duo of hand-painted, ceramic platters can easily flit between casual family breakfasts and evenings hosting at home with a pile of hors d'oeuvres.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of breakfasts

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

Some of their desserts, slow cooker meals and single-serve options are getting the axe.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
That might mean team meals in town, visits to memorials and zoos and just mingling with locals — anything to pick up on a city’s vibe.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of meals

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Vendors were also stationed throughout the area, serving snacks, drinks and other festival-style treats to fans making their way toward the stadium.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Sweet or savory, muffins are a fast treat to make for breakfasts, brunches, or anytime snacks.

— Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of snacks

Noun

In the alternative dining venue Colonnade, breakfasts and lunches are buffets with an impressive variety of dishes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
In Dearborn Heights, adjacent to the city of Dearborn, Nuts Now is a literal candy store, serving buffets of sweets and snacks that are a part of a larger conversation in the social sphere.

— Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of buffets

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