Luncheon: meaning, definitions and examples

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luncheon

 

[ หˆlสŒn.tสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

formal meal

A luncheon is a formal meal served in the middle of the day, often used for social or business gatherings. It can be an elaborate affair or a simple meal, typically served around noon or early afternoon. Luncheons are commonly held in restaurants, banquet halls, or business settings and may include multiple courses. They are often seen as an occasion for networking, celebration, or business discussions.

Synonyms

lunch, midday meal, noon meal.

Examples of usage

  • The company held a luncheon to celebrate its anniversary.
  • She was invited to a formal luncheon with the board members.
  • The annual charity luncheon featured a famous guest speaker.

Translations

Translations of the word "luncheon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น almoรงo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‹เคชเคนเคฐ เค•เคพ เค–เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mittagessen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ makan siang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lunch

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ˜ผ้ฃŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉjeuner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ almuerzo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถฤŸle yemeฤŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ์‹ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฏุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obฤ›d

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obed

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ้ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kosilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกdegismatur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏัะบั– ะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nahar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ almuerzo

Etymology

The term 'luncheon' dates back to the 17th century, derived from the word 'lunch', which itself comes from the Old English word 'nuncheons', meaning a light snack. In the late 1800s, 'luncheon' became more formalized in English-speaking countries to denote a light midday meal, often associated with social events or business meetings. It is thought to reflect the societal shift toward more structured meal times and the increasing importance of business networking. While 'lunch' has become the more common term in casual conversation, 'luncheon' persists mainly in formal contexts, especially in invitations and announcements, and is often associated with elegant or important functions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,134, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.