: 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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At the luncheon, she was joined by fellow first-time nominees, including her Severance costar Tramell Tillman, plus Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Monica Padman, Chase Infiniti, Eva Victor and Rhea Seehorn.
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Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
As is tradition every December 25th, the British Royal Family attended the Christmas Day service at Sandringham, an event that always culminates at the family estate with a luncheon hosted by the King and Queen.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2025
Bizzell agreed that the holidays are tough, but celebrations like Pine Street’s luncheon give people the opportunity to come together.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
While the end of the year and holiday season is a key moment for the foundation, Jones said the work extends year-round through initiatives like back-to-school drives and community luncheons.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
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Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
As is tradition every December 25th, the British Royal Family attended the Christmas Day service at Sandringham, an event that always culminates at the family estate with a luncheon hosted by the King and Queen.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2025
Bizzell agreed that the holidays are tough, but celebrations like Pine Street’s luncheon give people the opportunity to come together.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
While the end of the year and holiday season is a key moment for the foundation, Jones said the work extends year-round through initiatives like back-to-school drives and community luncheons.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luncheon. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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luncheon
noun
lun·cheon
ˈlən-chən 
: a light meal at midday
especially
: a formal lunch
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