Synonyms for

Luncheon

Verb / ˈlʌntʃʌn / Another word for luncheon — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a formal lunch, typically one held in connection with a meeting or other special occasion

Synonyms & similar words

dejeuner tiffin lunch meal feast banquet spread buffet repast refreshments tea brunch breakfast lunch dinner supper snack nosh chow grub victuals eats

Synonyms by register

Formal

midday meal repast

Informal

lunch bite grub

Literary

noon meal collation

Antonyms

breakfast dinner supper midnight meal evening meal

Common collocations

  • luncheon meeting
  • luncheon party
  • business luncheon
  • formal luncheon
  • light luncheon
  • host a luncheon
  • attend a luncheon
  • luncheon break

Word family

noun luncheon

Usage note

Luncheon is a more formal term for lunch, often implying a more substantial or social meal. It is less common in everyday conversation than 'lunch'.

Example sentences

  1. I ate a delicious luncheon with my friends.
  2. The company held a luncheon for its employees.
  3. My grandmother invited us to a fancy luncheon at her house.
  4. The school organized a luncheon for the volunteers.
  5. The bride's family hosted a luncheon for the wedding party.

Quotes

  • "The luncheon is ready, sir," said the butler.
  • "One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." - Virginia Woolf
  • "I always order the banned books sandwich, which is ham and cheese with a banned book on the side. I'm a big reader." - John Green

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