luncheon

Everyday

1. (formal) A luncheon is a lunch, especially a formal one for a group or special event. tree →
2. Luncheon meat is cooked, pressed meat sold in tins or slices, often called Spam. tree →

In the lessons

In formal invitations and old stories: "A luncheon will be served." In everyday talk say "lunch". Phrases: luncheon party, charity luncheon, luncheon voucher, luncheon meat.

Examples

• The mayor held a luncheon for the winners. tree →
• A luncheon will be served in the hall at one o'clock. tree →
• Grandma made sandwiches with luncheon meat. tree →
• The ladies met for a charity luncheon. tree →
• The luncheon had three courses. tree →
• The queen invited guests to luncheon. tree →
• ‘What has his highness ordered for luncheon?’ asked the head cook. tree →

Note

Formal and old-fashioned; "lunch" is the short everyday word. Countable. Pronounced LUN-chun.