: 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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Two weeks ago dozens of illustrious chefs attended a luncheon to pay homage to André Soltner, who died at the age of 93 in January, as an icon of their profession as owner of the New York French restaurant Lutèce.
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
In recent times, the city has had some basic interaction with the chamber, including promoting business openings and several councilmembers appearing at luncheons hosted by the organization.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
About 350 people at this year’s luncheon listened as Stephan and public officials described each awardee’s heroic actions.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Davis and Jackson will be honored at an IBCA luncheon May 3 at Illinois State University in Normal.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
In recent times, the city has had some basic interaction with the chamber, including promoting business openings and several councilmembers appearing at luncheons hosted by the organization.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
About 350 people at this year’s luncheon listened as Stephan and public officials described each awardee’s heroic actions.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Davis and Jackson will be honored at an IBCA luncheon May 3 at Illinois State University in Normal.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luncheon. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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luncheon
noun
lun·cheon
ˈlən-chən 
: a light meal at midday
especially
: a formal lunch
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