Luncheon: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฝ๏ธ
luncheon
[ หlสn.tสษn ]
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:
๐ต๐น almoรงo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคชเคนเคฐ เคเคพ เคเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Mittagessen
๐ฎ๐ฉ makan siang
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑัะด
๐ต๐ฑ lunch
๐ฏ๐ต ๆผ้ฃ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉjeuner
๐ช๐ธ almuerzo
๐น๐ท รถฤle yemeฤi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุฏุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ obฤd
๐ธ๐ฐ obed
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้ค
๐ธ๐ฎ kosilo
๐ฎ๐ธ hรกdegismatur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฏัะบั ะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nahar
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.