luncheons

noun

Definition of luncheonsnext
plural of luncheon
as in dinners
a usually formal lunch that occurs as part of a meeting or for entertaining a guest a company luncheon

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  1. dinners
  2. meals
  3. buffets
Noun
  • The Colonnade often themes its buffet lunches and dinners and, as a plus, offers outdoor seating.
    Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Food and Recipes Kitchen Assistant For evenly brown cookies or easy one-pan dinners.
    Molly Allen, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of dinners
Noun
  • Cut smaller kids' meals into little bites to prevent choking.
    Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Shared traditions like festive meals and gatherings and exchanging gifts represent the importance of community and kindness — values that resonate across cultures and beliefs.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of meals
Noun
  • The food skews Mexican and is largely plant-based, but also includes eggs, dairy and seafood, and every day showcases homemade soups, homemade breads, entrée specials and extensive healthy breakfast and lunch buffets.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The food skews Mexican and is largely plant-based, but also includes eggs, dairy and seafood, and every day showcases homemade soups, homemade breads, entrée specials and extensive healthy breakfast and lunch buffets.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of buffets
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luncheonettes

luncheons

lunches

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