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

Travis Scott Has Heat In WWE Over Cody Rhodes Controversy Contrary to initial reports, Cena will not be receiving a lifetime achievement award during his WrestleMania week luncheon. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025

Eleven of the honorees spoke before accepting a check, certificate and flower during the luncheon at The Heights Golf Club in Rancho Bernardo. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks during a news conference following the weekly Senate Democrat policy luncheon at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. —Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2025

Trump will join lawmakers at noon on Capitol Hill for an annual luncheon with Ireland’s prime minister. —Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 12 Mar. 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