Luncheon
noun
A meal that is eaten in the middle of the day.
We had a business luncheon at a local restaurant yesterday.
Often appears as...
- business luncheon
- luncheon meeting
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Formal
noun
A formal occasion where a meal is eaten in the middle of the day, often for business or other significant purpose.
She attended a charity luncheon at the city hall.
Often appears as...
- charity luncheon
- award luncheon
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A meal that is eaten in the middle of the day.
We had a business luncheon at a local restaurant yesterday.
Often appears as...
- business luncheon
- luncheon meeting
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A formal occasion where a meal is eaten in the middle of the day, often for business or other significant purpose.
She attended a charity luncheon at the city hall.
Often appears as...
- charity luncheon
- award luncheon
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Time Specific
Luncheon refers to a meal served around midday and is more commonly used for special meals rather than daily lunch.
The club scheduled a luncheon for the visiting author.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Formal
While 'luncheon' sounds formal, it can be used for casual get-togethers as long as it's a planned meal.
We're having a friendly luncheon at my place next week.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Usage
In some cultures, 'luncheon' may sound outdated; familiarity with modern usage is essential.
My grandmother invited us to a Sunday luncheon.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Specific
Luncheon refers to a meal served around midday and is more commonly used for special meals rather than daily lunch.
The club scheduled a luncheon for the visiting author.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Formal
While 'luncheon' sounds formal, it can be used for casual get-togethers as long as it's a planned meal.
We're having a friendly luncheon at my place next week.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Usage
In some cultures, 'luncheon' may sound outdated; familiarity with modern usage is essential.
My grandmother invited us to a Sunday luncheon.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Specific
Luncheon refers to a meal served around midday and is more commonly used for special meals rather than daily lunch.
The club scheduled a luncheon for the visiting author.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Formal
While 'luncheon' sounds formal, it can be used for casual get-togethers as long as it's a planned meal.
We're having a friendly luncheon at my place next week.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Usage
In some cultures, 'luncheon' may sound outdated; familiarity with modern usage is essential.
My grandmother invited us to a Sunday luncheon.
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when I went to a very odd middle school, and girls a couple years older than me were being married off to men nearly double their age. The time when a friend pulled a gun on me. The time when I went to a going-away luncheon for a coworker,
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subscribers when we luncheon Kananga one of the old lady took before that's my son but where are you we built this tower during the war in Congo at that time the fighting was
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Sakinah Hofler: How...
when I went to a very odd middle school, and girls a couple years older than me were being married off to men nearly double their age. The time when a friend pulled a gun on me. The time when I went to a going-away luncheon for a coworker,
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Africa is open for...
subscribers when we luncheon Kananga one of the old lady took before that's my son but where are you we built this tower during the war in Congo at that time the fighting was
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EJ Johnson
American Celebrity
Obviously if it's a larger bag, you can always debut it at a nice lunch or a good shopping date - maybe like a luncheon or a Dodger's game. Obviously for smaller bags, clutches and stuff, you can always wait for something in the evening like a big party.
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Graham Greene
British Novelist
The great advantage of being a writer is that you can spy on people. You're there, listening to every word, but part of you is observing. Everything is useful to a writer, you see - every scrap, even the longest and most boring of luncheon parties.
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William E. Simon
American Public Servant
By the mid-1950s, the young bond traders on the Street were becoming more and more of a fraternity. We organized informal luncheons every Thursday in an effort to educate financial writers, who knew next to nothing about municipal bonds.
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David Bryan
American Musician
The Broadway run of 'Memphis' has been like going to the moon. It was so great to actually open at the Shubert Theatre and then amazing to be nominated for eight Tonys and attend all the luncheons and events.
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June Allyson
American Actress
I was at a luncheon; and some cameras were trained on us. I don't know whether they were for television or not. You know how little I know about cameras.
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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
French Painter
The harmony of the luncheon is achieved by a combination of the two main courses which are the focus of the menu.
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Ben Kingsley
English Actor
It is better for me to serve a charity as an actor or a voice, rather than at a luncheon being just a celebrity.
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Cyd Charisse
American Actress
I'm not a luncheon personality so I skip it.
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EJ Johnson
American Celebrity
Obviously if it's a larger bag, you can always debut it at a nice lunch or a good shopping date - maybe like a luncheon or a Dodger's game. Obviously for smaller bags, clutches and stuff, you can always wait for something in the evening like a big party.
Quote examples
Graham Greene
British Novelist
The great advantage of being a writer is that you can spy on people. You're there, listening to every word, but part of you is observing. Everything is useful to a writer, you see - every scrap, even the longest and most boring of luncheon parties.
Quote examples
William E. Simon
American Public Servant
By the mid-1950s, the young bond traders on the Street were becoming more and more of a fraternity. We organized informal luncheons every Thursday in an effort to educate financial writers, who knew next to nothing about municipal bonds.
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David Bryan
American Musician
The Broadway run of 'Memphis' has been like going to the moon. It was so great to actually open at the Shubert Theatre and then amazing to be nominated for eight Tonys and attend all the luncheons and events.
Quote examples
June Allyson
American Actress
I was at a luncheon; and some cameras were trained on us. I don't know whether they were for television or not. You know how little I know about cameras.
Quote examples
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
French Painter
The harmony of the luncheon is achieved by a combination of the two main courses which are the focus of the menu.
Quote examples
Ben Kingsley
English Actor
It is better for me to serve a charity as an actor or a voice, rather than at a luncheon being just a celebrity.
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Cyd Charisse
American Actress
I'm not a luncheon personality so I skip it.
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