C1
launch vs lunch vs luncheon
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| launchverb/lɑːntʃ/ | Meaning to start something new, such as a product or plan, or to send a rocket into the sky | Goes with launch a campaign | Example Police have launched an investigation into the fire. |
| lunchnoun/lʌntʃ/ | Meaning the meal you eat in the middle of the day | Goes with — | Example We usually have lunch at the office around noon. |
| luncheonnoun/ˈlʌn.tʃən/ | Meaning a formal lunch, often held for a special group or event | Goes with host a luncheon | Example All members are invited to the annual awards luncheon on Friday. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
We usually have at the office around noon.