Meaning & use

Luncheons

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Formal or organized midday meals, often held as social or business gatherings.

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The charity hosted a series of luncheons to raise funds for the new hospital wing.

Several board members meet at quarterly luncheons to discuss strategy over lunch.

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Plural of 'luncheon,' a more formal-sounding word than 'lunch,' often used for scheduled or ceremonial meals.

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