power lunch

American  

[pou-er luhnch] / ˈpaʊ ər ˌlʌntʃ /

noun

1. a business meeting held while eating lunch, especially one attended by powerful people.

   The restaurant was the scene of countless power lunches and celebrity date nights.

2. a lunch intended to keep one energized and full for a busy afternoon.

   Our latest recipe card features five easy power lunches that supply fuel for the whole afternoon.

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verb (used without object)

1. to attend a business meeting held while eating lunch, especially one attended by powerful people.

   Who wants to be a producer who power lunches and talks on the phone all day?

power lunch British  

noun

1. a high-powered business meeting conducted over lunch

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Etymology

Origin of power lunch

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

The power lunch of yore became the power breakfast, or among the intermittent fasting class, the power nothing whatsoever.

From New York Times

Not even his pit stop at the table of Philip Johnson, the famed architect who designed the power lunch spot, could break the spell.

From Washington Post

That meant seven appearances on Monday after his victory, including “CBS This Morning,” “Good Morning America,” the “Today” show and CNBC’s “Power Lunch.”

From Seattle Times

One staple of Washington’s political economy that has been especially hard hit by the shutdowns — power lunch spots — was well represented in the loan lists.

From New York Times

Caruso-Cabrera has a professional relationship with the business news network stretching back more than two decades, including previous stints as both co-anchor of "Power Lunch" and chief international correspondent.

From Salon