Antonyms for luncheon

Grammar : Noun

Spell : luhn-chuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlʌn tʃən

Definition of luncheon

Origin : "light repast between mealtimes," 1650s (lunching; spelling luncheon by 1706); earlier "thick piece, hunk," 1570s (luncheon), of uncertain origin. Perhaps northern English dialectal lunch "hunk of bread or cheese" (1580s; probably from Spanish lonja "a slice," literally "loin"), blended with or influenced by nuncheon (Middle English nonechenche, mid-14c.) "light mid-day meal," from none "noon" (see noon) + schench "drink," from Old English scenc, from scencan "pour out."
Despite the form lunching in the 1650s source OED discounts that it possibly could be from lunch (v.), which is much later. It suggests perhaps an analogy with truncheon, etc. Especially in reference to an early afternoon meal eaten by those who have a noontime dinner.

As in meal : noun food, often taken by several individuals
As in party : noun social gathering
As in snack : noun tiny meal
As in lunch : noun midday meal
As in soiree : noun party

Example sentences :

As I told you, I am going over to the office after luncheon.
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower

The girls will see it this morning and again when they come in to luncheon.
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower

Then there is the sandwich, which always finds a place in the luncheon.
Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

I say my companion and I "talked" of these several sights and incidents as I ate my luncheon.
Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith

"Her luncheon," some of the art-students said; but if it did, no one had ever seen her eat it.
Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith

But they did not come to luncheon, and then Hewson had the clerk send up his card.
Extract from : « Questionable Shapes » by William Dean Howells

One of the costs to me was luncheon as well as peace of mind.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

"I'll slip into the tent and put you up somethin' for your breakfast and luncheon," she said.
Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown

I did not eat much, and directly after luncheon was so tired that I had to go to bed.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

When we had finished our luncheon I rose to return to the other travellers.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Synonyms for luncheon

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