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luncheon

noun

Simple meaning

A formal meal served in the middle of the day.

Pronunciation

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luhnchuhn

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈlʌntʃən

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. A formal meal served in the middle of the day.

  2. new zealand

    A large, cheap, processed sausage served in thin slices.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A formal meal served in the middle of the day.

Used this way, luncheon is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use luncheon

  • “The company held a luncheon for all employees to celebrate their success.”noun

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Formal

luncheon meeting

Portion

luncheon given

Other combinations

luncheon meatluncheon partyluncheon tableluncheon club

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Word Family

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Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • luncheon meatnounCompound term

    Any of various sausages or molded loaf meats sliced and served cold.

  • luncheon meetingnounCompound term

    A meeting for lunch.

  • luncheon vouchernounCompound term

    Coupon redeemable at a restaurant and entitling the holder to a meal.

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