luncheon
word
/ˈɫəntʃən/
LUHN-chuhn
/lˈʌntʃən/
LUHN-chuhn
Definition
A formal meal eaten in the middle of the day, usually organized for a special occasion, business, or social gathering.
Usage & Nuances
'Luncheon' is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation than 'lunch.' It's typical in business, charity, or ceremonial settings ('luncheon meeting,' 'charity luncheon'). Using 'luncheon' sounds polite and refined, not casual.
Spanish: almuerzo (formal) - banquete (mediodía, formal)Portuguese (BR): almoço (formal) - almoço de galaPortuguese (PT): almoço (formal) - almoço de galaChinese (Simplified): 午餐会 - 正式午餐Chinese (Traditional): 午餐會 - 正式午餐Hindi: औपचारिक दोपहर का भोजनArabic: غداء رسميBengali: আনুষ্ঠানিক মধ্যাহ্নভোজRussian: торжественный обед - официальный обедJapanese: 昼食会 - 午餐会Vietnamese: bữa trưa trang trọng - tiệc trưaKorean: 오찬Turkish: resmî öğle yemeği - davetli öğle yemeğiUrdu: تعارفی دوپہر کا کھاناIndonesian: jamuan makan siang - makan siang resmi
Example Sentences
The company will host a luncheon for its employees.
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We attended a charity luncheon yesterday.
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A special luncheon was held to honor the winner.
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After the conference, we'll have a networking luncheon with professionals from various fields.
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Are you going to the awards luncheon next Friday?
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The annual luncheon always brings everyone together.
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