: 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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In the Hamptons, Naomi Watts joins several stars at the Ralph Lauren Summer luncheon.
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The luncheon will convene the list members, business executives, culture leaders and more to an in-person gathering featuring connection, merriment, inspiration and intimate conversations with fellow list honorees.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
What began as a humble luncheon in 1978 became a phenomenon with an annual attendance of around 100,000.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
The American brand hosted luncheons in its suite and dressed celebrities ranging from Andrew Garfield to Monica Barbaro and Olivia Rodrigo throughout the two weeks of the tournament.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The luncheon will convene the list members, business executives, culture leaders and more to an in-person gathering featuring connection, merriment, inspiration and intimate conversations with fellow list honorees.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
What began as a humble luncheon in 1978 became a phenomenon with an annual attendance of around 100,000.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
The American brand hosted luncheons in its suite and dressed celebrities ranging from Andrew Garfield to Monica Barbaro and Olivia Rodrigo throughout the two weeks of the tournament.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
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 7 Aug. 2025.
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luncheon
noun
lun·cheon
ˈlən-chən 
: a light meal at midday
especially
: a formal lunch
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