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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Jordan was speaking on Tuesday at the annual Academy Awards luncheon in Los Angeles, where his Vampire horror film Sinners was widely celebrated after becoming the most nominated film in Oscars history.
From BBC
Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone and Michael B Jordan were just a few of the stars who gathered in Los Angeles on Tuesday for the annual Academy Award nominees' luncheon and "class photo".
From BBC
He said the annual luncheon was a great chance to "reminisce" with others he's worked with over the years.
From BBC
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.
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