luncheon

noun lun·cheon \ˈlən-chən\

: a usually formal lunch that occurs as part of a meeting or for entertaining a guest

Full Definition of LUNCHEON

: lunch; especially : a formal usually midday meal as part of a meeting or for entertaining a guest

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perhaps alteration of nuncheon light snack, alteration of Middle English nonshench midday refreshment, from non noon + schench drink

First Known Use: circa 1652

LUNCHEON Defined for Kids

noun lun·cheon \ˈlən-chən\

: ¹lunch 1

: a formal lunch

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