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lunch vs luncheon

Both 'lunch' and 'luncheon' are correct terms, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Lunch' is the more common and informal term used to refer to a midday meal. 'Luncheon' is a more formal and old-fashioned term that is typically used in formal settings or invitations.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 824 views

lunch

This is a common and correct term used to refer to a midday meal.

Use 'lunch' to refer to a midday meal, typically eaten around noon or early afternoon.

Examples:

Let's have lunch together tomorrow.
I usually pack my lunch for work.

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Secret Service doesn't serve lunch.
After our thank you lunch with newberg.
I had no time for lunch...
This is the left-over from lunch.
Michael had chicken pot pie for lunch.
There are four possible motives behind an ex lunch.
I'm practice-hunting for our lunch.
I brought my own lunch today.
I had chicken salad for lunch.
This swell lunch was my idea.
Juanita demanded ice cream for lunch.
Mantus murdered his family during their Sunday lunch.
You called my lunch a murderer.
This operation has cost over $50 million since lunch.
I need these calculations before lunch.
We were eating lobster for lunch.
Mr. Duberman left for lunch.
Probably had a big cheeseburger for lunch.
The court just adjourned for lunch.
Kids had rice already for lunch.

Alternatives:

midday meal
noon meal
midday repast
midday snack
midday break

luncheon

This is a correct term, but it is more formal and old-fashioned compared to 'lunch'. It is typically used in formal settings or invitations.

Use 'luncheon' in formal contexts or invitations to refer to a formal midday meal.

Examples:

You are cordially invited to a luncheon at the country club.
The company hosts a luncheon for its employees every year.

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Wayne Enterprises is hosting a charitable luncheon tomorrow.
You better cancel that luncheon engagement.
I've got a luncheon meeting with the SECNAV.
Amerigo and I, to stay over till after luncheon.
I'll telephone and suggest we meet for luncheon.
He paid his respects after luncheon and was received with great cordiality.
You can see I really slaved over this luncheon.
Tomorrow I have a Friar's luncheon at twelve.
On the consulate luncheon I'm doing.
But my bride is here for our luncheon.
I have a luncheon engagement... at home.
Tell her about the Eastern Board luncheon.
Your Majesty for the magnificent luncheon.
Well, maybe we could host a benefit luncheon to combat gun violence.
Everything's better with a luncheon.
Genevieve invited me to this luncheon as her guest.
I don't think I should attend the luncheon today.
I'm using luncheon to make a point.
I was at a luncheon for Ann Coulter's 60th birthday.
I think perhaps we had better call recess until after luncheon.

Alternatives:

formal midday meal
midday banquet
midday reception
midday gathering
midday event

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