: lunch
especially
: a formal usually midday meal as part of a meeting or for entertaining a guest
a company luncheon
a fund-raising luncheon
Examples of luncheon in a Sentence
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At the American Bar Association luncheon in Washington, D.C., Wray said the agency is working to prevent a coordinated attack from terrorist groups such as ISIS-K, an affiliate of ISIS.
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Luke Barr, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2024
Speaking directly to the Sandman’s general manager Kathleen McCarthy, Taft said everyone present at Tuesday’s luncheon was pulling for the hotel to make a quick recovery.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
The filmmaker luncheon will follow hot on the heels of Universal and Focus Features’ studio presentation on Wednesday at which the companies will present their upcoming slates.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
Last year’s winner sets the menu, and the only people invited are those with green jackets.
College basketball has its version, a Final Four luncheon before Saturday’s semifinals.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
Recent Oscar-winner Downey is a longtime friend of Aniston's and was seen posing with her at the AFI Awards' luncheon in Beverly Hills, California, back in January.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
The luncheon called all Black women in the industry to reclaim their power and own their gifts.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 22 Mar. 2024
Highlights include a luncheon with tea service and dessert treats along with an auction, a raffle and Treasures of the Tea Surprise Boxes and CRC Resale Store Pop-up Shops.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
Former staffer Madison Pierce said that in 2021, Tebbutt led a recruitment luncheon with several IHOPU leaders.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Luke Barr, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2024
Speaking directly to the Sandman’s general manager Kathleen McCarthy, Taft said everyone present at Tuesday’s luncheon was pulling for the hotel to make a quick recovery.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
The filmmaker luncheon will follow hot on the heels of Universal and Focus Features’ studio presentation on Wednesday at which the companies will present their upcoming slates.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
Last year’s winner sets the menu, and the only people invited are those with green jackets.
College basketball has its version, a Final Four luncheon before Saturday’s semifinals.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
Recent Oscar-winner Downey is a longtime friend of Aniston's and was seen posing with her at the AFI Awards' luncheon in Beverly Hills, California, back in January.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
The luncheon called all Black women in the industry to reclaim their power and own their gifts.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 22 Mar. 2024
Highlights include a luncheon with tea service and dessert treats along with an auction, a raffle and Treasures of the Tea Surprise Boxes and CRC Resale Store Pop-up Shops.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
Former staffer Madison Pierce said that in 2021, Tebbutt led a recruitment luncheon with several IHOPU leaders.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luncheon. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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luncheon
noun
lun·cheon
ˈlən-chən 
: a light meal at midday
especially
: a formal lunch
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