luncheon
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- luncheonless adjective
Etymology
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
Example Sentences
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A retired teacher told me how much she missed the brief hallway chats and luncheon check-ins with colleagues she’d once taken for granted.
We have planned a luncheon after the ceremony at a small restaurant we rented out.
From MarketWatch
Earlier this week at the championship luncheon, the Garcias were smiling even though the coach/son role will soon be ending at Ventura.
From Los Angeles Times
The captain had gone out for a career-advancing luncheon with some officers he had met.
From Literature
“We can request it for luncheon, if you like.”
From Literature
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