luncheon
luncheon Lexical Profile
luncheon Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A formal midday meal, typically organized as a social, professional, or charitable event with a specific group of guests.
"The local chamber of commerce hosted an annual networking luncheon to connect young entrepreneurs with established business leaders."
A light meal traditionally eaten in the middle of the day.
"After the morning garden tour, the attendees retired to the terrace to partake in a modest luncheon of cucumber sandwiches and tea."
Word Nuance & Usage
"Luncheon" carries a significantly more formal and structured connotation than its common counterpart "lunch," often implying an organized event with invited guests, catering, or a specific professional agenda.
• Rhymes for luncheon
Word Origin & Etymology
Originated in the late 16th century, likely as an alteration of the older term 'nuncheon' (a light midday drink or snack, from Middle English 'nonechenche') combined with the influence of the word 'lump', initially referring to a thick piece of food.
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