Meaning & use
luncheon
A formal or organized midday meal, often held as a social or business gathering.
See it in a sentence
The company hosted a luncheon to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary.
Guests exchanged business cards throughout the long charity luncheon downtown.
A note on using this word
Luncheon sounds more formal and old-fashioned than plain 'lunch,' and is typically used for scheduled, organized events.
Words with a similar meaning
lunchmeal
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