luncheon

[ luhn-chuh n ]

/ ˈlʌn tʃən /

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noun

lunch, especially a formal lunch held in connection with a meeting or other special occasion: the alumni luncheon.

Nearby words

lunation, lunch, lunch counter, lunch hour, lunchbox, luncheon, luncheon club, luncheon meat, luncheon voucher, luncheonette, lunchhook

Origin of luncheon

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

Related forms

lunch·eon·less, adjective

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And for some at the luncheon, these Republican tics were an issue.
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He thus took his change out of him, and arrived at Jawleyford Court a little after luncheon time.
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The luncheon bell rang, and they all adjourned to the dining-room.
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It looks as if the lady-secretary's luncheon would be a tough proposition.
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"You wish prepare for luncheon, honorable sirs," said the boy, his teeth and eyes shining in one flash.
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The first person I saw was the Duc d'Aumale, and we had quite a talk while waiting for luncheon.
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British Dictionary definitions for luncheon

luncheon

/ (ˈlʌntʃən) /

noun

a lunch, esp a formal one

Word Origin for luncheon

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

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luncheon

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luncheon

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