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