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

To my surprise, none of the higher-ups responded with a high-five, a knowing nod in the hallway or an invitation to a power lunch.

From Los Angeles Times

The hotel dining room near Union Station is as generic as they come, although live music on Thursdays and a power lunch for $22 at the bar — beer or wine included — balance things out.

From Washington Post

“People used to use the term power lunch. It’s becoming more of a social-impact lunch, after all this time on Zoom.”

From Seattle Times

Few people understand the power lunch better than Ashok Bajaj.

From Seattle Times

It is unclear what led to the dust-up between Mr. Gimenez and Mr. Díaz de la Portilla on Wednesday at Morton’s in the upscale city of Coral Gables, where a two-course “power lunch” special runs $37.

From New York Times