ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Luncheon

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈlʌn(t)ʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Luncheon is a noun meaning A formal meal served in the middle of the day.

Meaning

A formal meal served in the middle of the day.

More Meanings

  1. (New Zealand) A large, cheap, processed sausage served in thin slices.
  2. (intransitive, dated) To eat luncheon.
  3. (transitive, rare) To serve luncheon to.
  4. (dated) Any midday meal; lunch.
  5. (obsolete) A lump of food.
  6. (obsolete) A portion of food taken at any time except at a regular meal; an informal or light repast.

Example Sentences

Have you had luncheon?
Ian bought the luncheon since it was on special.
Most people thought the food at the luncheon was mediocre.
Filled Roll (x2) 1x luncheon, tomato, lettuce, and mayonnaise / 1x cheese and onion

Word Forms

Synonyms for luncheon

Depending on context, synonyms include devon, fritz, polony, lunch, dejeuner, tiffin.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lunch, tiffin, dejeuner, lunchtime, dinner, dinnertime.

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