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luncheon

Syllabification: (lunch·eon)
Pronunciation: /ˈlənCHən/

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Definition of luncheon

noun

  • a formal lunch, or a formal word for lunch.

Origin:

late 16th century (in the sense 'thick piece, hunk'): possibly an extension of obsolete lunch 'thick piece, hunk', from Spanish lonja 'slice'

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