luncheon

[luhn-chuhn]

noun

1. lunch, especially a formal lunch held in connection with a meeting or other special occasion.

   the alumni luncheon.

luncheon

/ ˈlʌntʃən /

noun

1. a lunch, esp a formal one

Other Word Forms

• luncheonless adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of luncheon¹

1570–80; dissimilated variant of nuncheon (now dial.), Middle English none ( s ) chench noon drink, equivalent to none noon + schench, Old English scenc a drink, cup, akin to Old English scencan to pour out, give drink, cognate with Dutch, German schenken

Word History and Origins

Origin of luncheon¹

C16: probably variant of nuncheon, from Middle English noneschench, from none _noon + schench drink

Example Sentences

Only on rare occasions did their good behavior falter: for example, when peas were unexpectedly served at luncheon.

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“We can request it for luncheon, if you like.”

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“And speaking of parties, I must go, for I have a luncheon engagement at a charming French café in town. Bonne chance on your expedition, little foster children!”

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Please join me for luncheon tomorrow, in the Fern Court at the Piazza Hotel.

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The Twilight star, who directed forthcoming film The Chronology of Water, delivered an impassioned speech at a women's luncheon in Los Angeles hosted by the organisation behind the Oscars.

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Related Words

• breakfast 
• brunch 
• dessert 
• dinner 
• fare 
• feast 
• lunch 
• picnic 
• refreshment 
• snack 
• supper 
• table 
• tea