luncheon

noun

lun·​cheon ˈlən-chən 

: lunch

especially : a formal usually midday meal as part of a meeting or for entertaining a guest

a company luncheon

a fund-raising luncheon

Examples of luncheon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for socializing and shopping from onsite vendors with the luncheon and program following at 11:30 a.m. —Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 10 July 2025

These bite-sized sponge cakes, layered with jam or buttercream and finished with piped icing, have become a beloved Southern tradition—especially at baby showers and bridal luncheons. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 5 July 2025

More than 60 chamber, opera, symphonic works, and dance events are on the schedule, which also includes kids’ events, vintner luncheons and more. —Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 3 July 2025

But Katheryn Hermida remembers those long work hours and cheap business luncheons. —Josie Boyer, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

perhaps alteration of nuncheon light snack, alteration of Middle English nonshench midday refreshment, from non noon + schench drink

First Known Use

circa 1652, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing luncheon

• luncheon meat
• pre-luncheon

Rhymes for luncheon

• truncheon

Kids Definition

luncheon

noun

lun·​cheon ˈlən-chən 

: a light meal at midday

especially : a formal lunch