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luncheon

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈlʌntʃən/

luncheon means: A formal meal or social event held around the middle of the day.

noun

FORMAL LUNCHB2

A formal meal or social event held around the middle of the day.

  • The luncheon starts at noon.
  • We attended a charity luncheon yesterday.
  • Speeches followed the annual awards luncheon.

Similar words: lunch

Common phrases: business luncheon, charity luncheon, attend a luncheon

PROCESSED MEATC2

Meat processed and packed for eating in slices, often from a can.

  • She sliced the luncheon for our sandwiches.
  • We opened a tin of luncheon.
  • Fry the luncheon until its edges turn brown.

Similar words: luncheon meat

Common phrases: canned luncheon, sliced luncheon, luncheon sandwich

SLICED SAUSAGEC2

A large, inexpensive sausage made from processed meat and usually eaten in thin slices.

  • The butcher sliced some luncheon.
  • He bought a roll of luncheon for the picnic.
  • The children had luncheon sandwiches for lunch.

Similar words: luncheon sausage

Common phrases: sliced luncheon, luncheon sausage, luncheon roll

Questions about luncheon

What does luncheon mean?

A formal meal or social event held around the middle of the day.

What is luncheon in other languages?

Türkçe: öğle yemeği · Español: almuerzo · Français: déjeuner · Deutsch: Mittagessen · Italiano: pranzo · 日本語: 昼食会

How do you pronounce luncheon?

It is pronounced /ˈlʌntʃən/.

How do you use luncheon in a sentence?

The luncheon starts at noon. We attended a charity luncheon yesterday.

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