luncheon
/'lʌntʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A formal or somewhat formal midday meal: "luncheon" refers specifically to a lunch, particularly one that is arranged for a group, has a degree of formality, or is a social event. It is a more formal synonym for "lunch."
Usage
- "Luncheon" is used as a countable noun. It often implies an event rather than just the food itself.
- It is commonly seen in invitations, event schedules, and formal announcements (e.g., "a charity luncheon," "the annual awards luncheon").
- In everyday, informal speech, "lunch" is far more common. "Luncheon" can sound slightly old-fashioned or deliberately formal.
Examples
- Noun:
- The conference schedule includes a keynote speech followed by a luncheon for all attendees.
- She was invited to a fundraising luncheon at the country club.
- The committee held a working luncheon to discuss the new proposal.
Advanced Usage
- "Luncheon meat": This is a specific compound term for a type of canned, precooked meat product, often made from pork.
- He made a sandwich with luncheon meat and cheese.
- "Luncheon voucher": (Chiefly British) A ticket or coupon provided by an employer that can be exchanged for food at certain restaurants.
- Her job includes a small salary supplement in the form of luncheon vouchers.
Variants and Related Words
- Lunch (n & v): The standard, more common word for a midday meal.
- Let's have lunch at 1 p.m.
- Luncheonette (n): A small, often simple restaurant serving light lunches.
- We stopped at an old-fashioned luncheonette for a sandwich.
Synonyms
- Lunch: The direct and most common synonym.
- Midday meal: A descriptive synonym.
- Repast (formal): A meal.
Antonyms
- Dinner: The main evening meal.
- Breakfast: The first meal of the day.
- Supper: A light evening meal.
Idioms and Fixed Phrases
- No specific idioms use "luncheon" alone. The word itself often functions within formal event titles or descriptions, such as "ladies' luncheon" or "business luncheon."
Noun
- a midday meal