luncheon
noun
lunch, especially a formal lunch held in connection with a meeting or other special occasion.
luncheons
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pluralof luncheon.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Dick Cheney, once House minority whip, held weekly policy luncheons with Senate Republicans in the Capitol.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
For up-and-coming filmmakers, an Oscar nomination -- and the attendant glitz and glamour of luncheons rubbing shoulders with megastars like Timothee Chalamet and Steven Spielberg -- is confirmation that persistence pays off.
From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026
As “A Complete Unknown” continues to premiere globally, Chalamet has forgone the stuffy Oscar luncheons and industry events, where actors chat with select reporters and mingle with Academy members and their fellow cinematic elite.
From Salon ● Jan. 28, 2025
After relocating to Washington, Mrs Trump started taking on first lady duties, such as hosting luncheons and state dinners for visiting world leaders.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2024
Because he wanted to catch people unawares, he didn’t call the luncheons margarine-testing luncheons.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
