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
- (New Zealand) A large, cheap, processed sausage served in thin slices.
- (intransitive, dated) To eat luncheon.
- (transitive, rare) To serve luncheon to.
- (dated) Any midday meal; lunch.
- (obsolete) A lump of food.
- (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
- luncheons
- lunching
- lunchen
- lunshin
- lunchion
- lunchin
- luncheoning
- luncheoned
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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