C1nounformalbusinessfood
US/ˈlʌn.tʃən/
UK/ˈlʌn.tʃən/
a formal lunch, often held for a special group or event
In context
All members are invited to the annual awards luncheon on Friday.
The company will host a luncheon for its top clients next week.
Tickets for the charity luncheon cost sixty dollars each.
Words that go with luncheon
verb + noun
- host a luncheonThe mayor will host a luncheon for local business owners.
- attend a luncheonOver two hundred guests attended the luncheon.
noun + noun
- business luncheonThe business luncheon starts at noon.
- charity luncheonShe organized a charity luncheon for the hospital.
- luncheon speakerThe luncheon speaker talked about the economy.
- awards luncheonThe awards luncheon was held in the ballroom.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I eat luncheon at my desk.Correct: I eat lunch at my desk.