luncheon

Meanings

• Noun

  A meal eaten in the middle of the day, usually consisting of lighter fare than a full dinner.

  - "They went out for a nice luncheon at a fancy restaurant."
  - "The company held a luncheon to celebrate their success."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with luncheon
spoon , moon , june , moonbeam

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Homophones

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1. luncheon (en) : A social gathering or event, typically during the day.
   

2. lunar (en) : Relating to the moon.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of luncheon that leads to same result
luncheon , luncheons , luncheon meat , pre-luncheon , preluncheon

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Etymology

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From the French word 'luncheon', meaning 'lunch' or 'noon meal'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'luncheon' in English was in 1835.

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to eat lunch before noon.

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Related Concepts

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1. lunch: A meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically consisting of lighter fare than a full dinner.

2. banquet: A large formal meal, often held for a special occasion or event.

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Culture

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In Western culture, luncheons are often formal events, especially business luncheons, where important deals are discussed or announced.

How to Memorize "luncheon"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a table set for a luncheon, with plates, silverware, and glasses.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'luncheon' with the idea of a midday meal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lunches Under Noon Eat Often' to remember that a luncheon is a noon meal.

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