: lunch
especially
: a formal usually midday meal as part of a meeting or for entertaining a guest
a company luncheon
a fund-raising luncheon
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But someone who made their Oscar winner predictions in July would probably be just as accurate as someone who updated their predictions after the nominees luncheon.
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2026
As in years past, the luncheon also came with a bit of gentle coaching about what to do — and not to do — should one’s name be called on Oscar night, including moving briskly to the stage, keeping remarks to no more than 45 seconds and not leaning into the microphone.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The Pitt star will receive the honor at the 63rd annual ICG Publicists Awards luncheon on March 13 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
Stone is no stranger to the pre-Oscars luncheon.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2026
As in years past, the luncheon also came with a bit of gentle coaching about what to do — and not to do — should one’s name be called on Oscar night, including moving briskly to the stage, keeping remarks to no more than 45 seconds and not leaning into the microphone.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The Pitt star will receive the honor at the 63rd annual ICG Publicists Awards luncheon on March 13 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
Stone is no stranger to the pre-Oscars luncheon.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for luncheon
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luncheon. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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luncheon
noun
lun·cheon
ˈlən-chən 
: a light meal at midday
especially
: a formal lunch
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