luncheon
luncheon
Definition
lunch·eon (lun′c̸hən)
noun
a lunch; esp., a formal lunch with others
Etymology: earlier lunchion, lunshin < lunch, prob. after dial. nuncheon, a snack, lunch < ME nonachenche, lit., noon drink
luncheon
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- stow: Later, a maid went down to the landing, stowed away luncheon, water-bottles and costume word game in the canoe.
- attend: Attended a luncheon with " Her Majesty The Queen " on her Golden Jubilee at " West Ham United " , Boleyn Grounds.
- serve: He was served a luncheon of roast beef at Flemington in the autumn of 1942.
- host: An amazing £ 2,747 was raised for charity on Tuesday 17 January when the Mayor, Cllr Mrs Frances Dixon hosted a business luncheon.
Preposition: with
- wine: The event begins at 12 noon and the price of £ 32.00 includes the three-course luncheon with wine and coffee.
Adjective modifier
- literary: We swapped our latest writings and ' did lunch ' - a literary luncheon?
- annual: The lecture will be followed by the annual summer luncheon in University House.
- cold: There will again be a cold luncheon in the Fellows ' Garden.
- formal: Our smaller John Bolton dining room offers a more intimate atmosphere, seating up to 24 guests for a formal luncheon.
Modifies a noun
- meat: Daniel float fished luncheon meat over small carp pellets.
- voucher: Luncheon Vouchers up to 15p per day are tax free.
- club: There is also a luncheon club on Thursdays from 11.00am.
- reception: This works really well if you are having a summer luncheon wedding reception.
- menu: Catering We offer a range of delegate catering packages; examples of refreshments & conference luncheon menus together with prices are listed below.
- wedding: This works really well if you are having a summer luncheon wedding reception.
Noun used with modifier
- three-course: A drinks reception at midday will be followed by the three-course luncheon in the Atlee Room of the House of Lords.
- celebratory: After a celebratory luncheon a second service, attended by an immense congregation, was held in the evening.
- buffet: These include a Scandinavian buffet luncheon party at CA House on the first Sunday of the London Boat Show.
- summer: The lecture will be followed by the annual summer luncheon in University House.
- award: An awards luncheon will be held in October to announce the winners.
luncheon Quotes
Gentlemen do not take soup at luncheon. 250
And even now, at twenty-five, He has to to keep alive! Yes! All day long from10 till 4! For half the year or even more; With but an hour or two to spend At luncheon with a city friend.
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