Meaning of Luncheon | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A formal meal served in the middle of the day.
   countable, uncountable
2. A large, cheap, processed sausage served in thin slices.
   New-Zealand, countable, uncountable
3. Any midday meal; lunch.
   countable, dated, uncountable
4. A lump of food.
   countable, obsolete, uncountable
5. A portion of food taken at any time except at a regular meal; an informal or light repast.
   countable, obsolete, uncountable

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Examples

“Now that she had rested and had fed from the luncheon tray Mrs. Broome had just removed, she had reverted to her normal gaiety. She looked cool in a grey tailored cotton dress with a terracotta scarf and shoes and her hair a black silk helmet.”

“Superintendent Chalmers: Well, Seymour, I made it — despite your directions. Principal Skinner: Ahhh, Superintendent Chalmers! Welcome! I hope you're prepared for an unforgettable luncheon.”

“Most people thought the food at the luncheon was mediocre.”

“Filled Roll (x2) 1x luncheon, tomato, lettuce, and mayonnaise / 1x cheese and onion”

“Ian bought the luncheon since it was on special.”

“Have you had luncheon?”

“At twilight in the summer there is never anybody to fear—man, woman, or cat—in the chambers and at that hour the mice come out. They do not eat parchment or foolscap or red tape, but they eat the luncheon crumbs.”

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