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

Geoffrey Zakarian The chef, restaurateur and Food Network host will host a fashion show and luncheon with Margaret Zakarian Feb. 21 at at Bal Harbour Shop and host Sunday Brunch with Katie Lee and Jeff Mauro Feb. 23 at the Loews Miami Beach. —Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2025

The reason why an increasing number of brides choose to host a bridal luncheon, then? —Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025

During the luncheon, guests can participate in a luxury auction that offers items like a 14-karat white gold diamond pendant, a stay at the Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa or a meet and greet with singer Barry Manilow. —Layla Ilchi, WWD, 12 Feb. 2025

The luncheon, the longest consecutively running event in California, is hosted by the Campbell Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation. —Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 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

Kids Definition

luncheon

noun

lun·​cheon ˈlən-chən 

: a light meal at midday

especially : a formal lunch