a luncheon of the ladies' auxiliary at the church.
Little Benjie…was cramming a huge luncheon of pie crust into his mouth (Scott).
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lunch|eon|ette — «LUHN chuh NEHT», noun. 1. a restaurant in which light meals are served. 2. a light lunch … Useful english dictionary
lunch — lunch·eon·ette; lunch·er; lunch·less; lunch; lunch·eon; … English syllables
eon — do·de·cath·eon; eon; eon·ism; es·cutch·eon; lunch·eon·ette; scutch·eon; bludg·eon; lunch·eon; es·cuch·eon; … English syllables
luncheon — lunch·eon … English syllables
luncheon — lunch|eon [ˈlʌntʃən] n [U and C] [Date: 1600 1700; Origin: luncheon large piece (15 19 centuries), from lunch piece (of food) (16 18 centuries), probably from lump] formal lunch … Dictionary of contemporary English
luncheon — lunch|eon [ lʌntʃən ] noun count or uncount FORMAL lunch, especially a formal lunch for a lot of people … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
luncheon — lunch•eon [[t]ˈlʌn tʃən[/t]] n. lunch, esp. a formal lunch • Etymology: 1570–80; dissimilated var. of nuncheon ME none(s) chench noon drink … From formal English to slang
luncheon-basket — lunchˈeon basket noun A basket for carrying lunch, with or without cutlery, etc • • • Main Entry: ↑lunch … Useful english dictionary
luncheonette — lunch•eon•ette [[t]ˌlʌn tʃəˈnɛt[/t]] n. a small restaurant where light meals are served; lunchroom; lunch counter • Etymology: 1920–25, amer … From formal English to slang
luncheon-bar — lunchˈeon bar noun A counter where luncheons are served • • • Main Entry: ↑lunch … Useful english dictionary
