Luncheon

/ˈlʌn.tʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a formal meal served in the daytime, typically around noon.

She was invited to a luncheon at the country club.

a light meal taken in the middle of the day.

They had a quick luncheon before heading back to work.

The term 'luncheon' originated in the late 16th century as a diminutive of 'lunch', referring to a small meal.

power luncheon

A business lunch where important decisions may be made.

networking luncheon

An informal meal aimed at making professional connections.

luncheon meat

Processed meat, commonly used for sandwiches.

lunch

A meal eaten in the middle of the day.

brunch

A meal that combines breakfast and lunch, eaten usually in late morning.

dinner

The main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening.

A casual lunch meeting.

Let's have a lunch meeting to iron out the details.

A social lunch event.

The girls are having a luncheon this weekend.