luncheon

[ luhn-chuhn ]

noun

1. lunch, especially a formal lunch held in connection with a meeting or other special occasion:

   the alumni luncheon.

luncheon

/ ˈlʌntʃən /

noun

1. a lunch, esp a formal one

Other Words From

• luncheon·less adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of luncheon¹

1570–80; dissimilated variant of nuncheon (now dial.), Middle English none ( s ) chench noon drink, equivalent to none noon + schench, Old English scenc a drink, cup, akin to Old English scencan to pour out, give drink, cognate with Dutch, German schenken

Word History and Origins

Origin of luncheon¹

C16: probably variant of nuncheon, from Middle English noneschench, from none noon + schench drink

Example Sentences

After relocating to Washington, Mrs Trump started taking on first lady duties, such as hosting luncheons and state dinners for visiting world leaders.

From BBC

Discussing the wedding menu on the food podcast, the Cornish performer said that they had coronation chicken, a cold chicken salad famously created for a luncheon during Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 coronation.

From Los Angeles Times

“She isn’t as liberal as I am,” said Marshack, who was seeing his congresswoman in person for the first time at a Rotary Club luncheon in Vancouver.

From Los Angeles Times

Stump said he was at the luncheon, where the GOP handed out Trump gear, to answer questions about the election process.

From Salon

It is an elegant, visually appealing appetizer, luncheon option or at my house, a main for dinner, if portioned properly.

From Salon

Related Words

• breakfast
• brunch
• dessert
• dinner
• fare
• feast
• lunch
• picnic
• refreshment
• snack
• supper
• table
• tea